IT & Digital Banking Auditor at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya

Job objective(s):

• 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 related frauds and irregularities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and revision/update of the annual IT audit strategy and work plan in conjunction with the Country Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of I T 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. Country Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of I T 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 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 Departmental meetings and activities as required.
• Follow up with the Country Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of I T Audit to ensure performance appraisal is performed on a timely basis and that individual staff career plans are generated/revised.
• Prepare activity and performance reports on a timely basis, for the attention of the Country Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of IT Audit
• Monitor the adequacy of security and control 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 risks and controls relating to hardware, software, data, and IT system.
• Render technical support to other departments in Inspections.
• Carrying out/participating in Head Office Department and Branch audits whenever called upon to do the same
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Head of Internal Audit

Key Performance Indicators

• Effectiveness in the review of Core Banking & Other Ancillary Applications
• Effectiveness in the review of Digital Banking Audit.
• Effectiveness in the review of Network and IT Infrastructures.
• Effectiveness Revenue Assurance review
• Timeliness of audit reports conducted
• Quality of audit work and reports prepared (volume of adjustments made to reports prepared)
• Effectiveness in follow-up to ensure audit exceptions are regularized within the advised time frame

Minimum Education Qualifications

• 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.

Previous Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience