Information Technology and Digital Banking Auditor at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya

REPORTING LINE

Head of Internal Audit.

JOB OBJECTIVE

To implement the Bank and Audit Division’s mandate relating to review and assessment of controls over the information systems, safeguard the Bank’s assets, ensure the completeness and accuracy of transaction records; and prevent/detect incidences of frauds and/or irregularities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and revision/update of the annual IT audit strategy and work plan in conjunction with the Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of IT Audit.
• Document findings (including identified control weaknesses/lapses) and proffer appropriate recommendations to ensure the optimal use of IT to support business objectives in a controlled manner.
• Interface with the IT and ORM in Risk Management (as appropriate) to provide optimal support for the division’s (i.e. Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of IT Audit) tools and system as well as in the execution of IT audit assignments, resolutions of issues and implementation of effective control measures/ mechanisms.
• Work with the external auditors and regulatory examiners and provide required assistance in their conduct of regulatory and statutory review/examination of the Bank’s IT-related transactions and activities.
• Participate in process reviews/redesigns as well as systems upgrade/implementation efforts to ensure that appropriate system controls considerations are effectively taken on board and implemented.
• Participate in the departmental meetings and activities as required.
• Prepare activity and performance reports on a timely basis, for the attention of the Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of IT Audit
• Monitor adequacy of security and controls built into the bank’s computer system.
• Ensure regular audit of all computer system operations.
• Ensure regular audit of all Digital Banking Systems and Operations.
• Assess and address risk and controls relating to hardware, software, data and IT systems.
• Render technical support to other departments whenever called upon to do so.
• Perform other duties as maybe assigned by the Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of IT Audit.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other applied sciences.
• Must be a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate holder.
• Relevant professional certifications like CRISK, CISSP, CISM, PMP, CGIT, etc. will be an added advantage

Experience

Minimum of 3 years cognate experience.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

Skills/Competencies

• Structured Query Language (SQL Navigator)
• Network Infrastructure Knowledge
• Database Operations Knowledge
• Application Programming Knowledge
• Digital Banking Systems and Operations Knowledge.
• Microsoft Office tools
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Supervisory skills
• Broad IT skills