Manager IT Audits at Kenya Airways 2023

Summary

• Provide specialized skills required for Internal Audit to independently assess and evaluate the adequacy of IT controls.
• Champion various automation initiatives within Internal Audit.
• Work with the other teams within Internal Audit to perform other audits.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and implementing the annual audit plan, supervise special audits and deliver on assigned ad hoc projects.
• Manage and ensure execution of IT audits and advisory assignments on IT systems focusing on general IT controls and application controls, security reviews and others.
• Coordinate all deliverables (such as IT reports, working papers) for assigned engagements including technical review of the audit scope, approach, and audit tests.
• Prepare audit reports with findings/observations and recommendations for review by the Head of Internal Audit, facilitate discussions with management on the way forward and promote timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate the process of monitoring and reporting of implementation of agreed action plans from internal and external audit reviews across the business units.
• Identify and document potential IT risks and recommend appropriate mitigating measures to minimise the impact on crystallizations of risks.
• Participate in major IT initiatives and projects as well as in reviews of security systems and internal controls
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• Support the implementation of continuous audit and monitoring programs using technology and other modern tools and maintain good relationships with process owners/clients through out the audit cycle.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team while building and maintaining a high performing culture through coaching and mentorship.
• Participate and manage the execution of other audits as assigned.
• Participate in the reporting of audit matters to the senior management team and Audit & Risk Committee. This will entail preparation of reports and representing Internal Audit as required.
• Undertake other Internal Audit administrative tasks as requested by the Head of Internal Audit.

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, or a business-related field.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Galvanize certification (desirable)
• At least 5 years’ relevant IT Audit/ Security experience, in a busy commercial environment or professional firm.
• At least 2 years’ experience in advanced data analytics within a diverse IT environment.
• Experience of using a data analytics software e.g., ACL, Caneware IDEA

Additional Details

• Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to excellence and continual improvement.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a variety of projects while prioritizing effectively.
• Strong analytic andproblem-solving capabilities and the ability to identify solutions and recommendations that effectively address business and control needs.
• Strong understanding of internalcontrol procedures and audit techniques.
• Ability to multi-taskeffectively, responding to changing business priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members across multiple divisions and departments.
• Proven record of meeting commitments and achieving goals.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.