Assistant Manager at Grant Thornton Kenya

Main Responsibilities of Job

• Information system audits assessment of IT risks and controls, including general controls environment, security controls and automated controls embedded within the information systems environment.
• Verify that optimal controls relating to major systems and their implementation are in place and operating effectively.
• Oversee the completion of all phases (planning, execution, completion & reporting) of the ITGC and ITAC audit process for assigned multiple concurrent audit(s).
• Communicate with IT Advisory Director on audit status, issues and reporting.
• Review drafted audit issues and develops valid conclusions resulting in specific business process and internal control recommendations.
• Edit and integrate final work products and reports to support client review and discussion.
• Produce high-quality and ITAC audit reports which have been fully reviewed prior to being presented to Senior Management.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• BA/BS/BSc (or equivalent) in Accounting, Auditing, Business, Technology (or similar field) desirable.
• Professional qualification in IT-related field such as CISA or similar is mandatory and should be in good standing with ISACA.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years in external IT Audit;
• Experience/skills in data analysis for IT audit purposes – CAATs.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing people and projects.
• Proven track record within IT external audit landscape within the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, microfinance and Saccos.