IT Audit Managers at KPMG

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office which serves as the regional coordinating office is hiring IT Audit Managers.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Work with Partners and Directors to oversee delivery of a complex portfolio of IT audits.
• Lead small teams of IT auditors in end-to-end delivery of  IT audits as part of financial statements audits, controls review, ensuring effective scoping and delivery to time, budget and quality.
• Assume ownership of key internal and external stakeholder relationships and ensure excellent service delivery.
• Identify revenue-generating opportunities within the audit scope, e.g. for unplanned work, and across the wider market of non-audit clients.
• Ensure quality of teams’ deliverables are to the highest standards and in compliance with regulatory standards and expectations.
• Performance management of junior staff, including engagement-level coaching and development, and delivery of internal training and guidance materials.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related degree from a recognized University.
• At least 5 - 6 years’ work experience within a busy environment in a reputable consulting/audit firm or a dynamic team environment within Financial Services, Insurance and/or Consumer markets sectors.
• Have attained a relevant qualification in auditing and/or IT auditing, e.g. CISA, CISM, CPA, etc.
• Experience of managing delivery of complex or diverse technology process and controls assurance.
• Experience of delivering IT audit work as part of internal or external audits and/or SOC1/2 reports.
• Good understanding of common business processes.
• Excellent technical and business English, reporting and presentation skills.
• Experience in identifying and assessing complex IT risks and controls, relate them to the wider business environment and to express opinions clearly to all levels of stakeholders.
• Able to motivate and lead small teams and work on own initiative.
• Ability to develop excellent relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver work within tight time scales, to budget and to a high quality across a portfolio of IT audit work.
• Exposure to the audit of emerging technology such as cloud computing, robotic process automation, etc. will be an added advantage.

Personal attributes:

• Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• An eye for detail.
• Team player with leadership capability.
• Excellent coordination and planning skills.

Closing;  28 February 2023.