Assistant Manager-Information Systems Audit – ()
Description
Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role of Assistant Manager-Information Systems Audit.
Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Audit Manager Information Systems, the role holder will
be responsible for carrying out a detailed evaluation of IT-dependent internal
controls and audit review of the Bank’s information systems and projects using
specified methodology and in accordance with Department and professional
standards. The position holder will lead and perform IS audit engagement
planning, execution and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- The role holder will assist in performing risk assessments during annual
planning as well as engagement planning. - Perform and lead information systems audit engagements from Internal
Audit Plan, including all aspects of audit planning, scoping, fieldwork
(including detailed working papers), reporting and monitoring of agreed
recommendations within specific time budgets and in accordance with the
Bank’s Internal Audit procedures and quality parameters. - Ensure that sufficient audit work is done to satisfy audit objective and that
the findings are supported by sufficient, reliable, and relevant audit
evidence - Present the results of information systems audit and advisory engagement
via clear and concise written reports and oral presentations on a timely
basis. - Evaluates the adequacy and timeliness of management’s response and the
remedial action taken on significant audit recommendations - Contribute to development of Internal Audit’s team technical knowledge
and methodologies through coaching, appraising and quality assurance
activities. - Contribute to the development and maintenance of Internal Audit systems,
processes, tools, templates, and methodology which support the provision
of best practice internal audit service. This will include ensuring adoption
of Teammate, available audit tools and leveraging on Bank’s core systems
to drive efficient, effective, and quality audits assignment
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related
field from a recognized university. - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- At least 4 years cumulative experience in Information Systems audit or
information security from a reputable audit firm or financial institution. - Excellent understanding of auditing concepts and practices as prescribed in
the audit professional standards. - Strong working knowledge of banking or financial business processes, risk
and control environment, supporting business systems and technologies. - Broad IT expertise with an emphasis on general IT operations, IT enterprise
infrastructure and networks, cyber security, data privacy and emerging
technologies such as cloud computing. - In depth Knowledge of common IT platform (operating system, relational
databases, network/mobile technologies) including Oracle database,
Unix/Linux/Windows. - Understanding of frameworks, principles, practices, and techniques related
to IT operations, cyber security and project delivery e.g. ISO 27000, ISO
20000. - Audit automation, tools and analyst skills. Experience in the use of
TeamMate, SQL scripting and ACL data analytics tools is an added
advantage. - Team leadership and supervision skills with the ability to evaluate risks,
articulate issues, develop consensus, raise awareness and recommend
practical solutions. - Good communication and report writing skills.
- Self-driven and ability to work under minimum supervision and
demonstrate good level of maturity. - Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder
management skills. - Should have good analytical and problem-solving skills
