Manager IT Audits at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

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

Detailed Description        

• Participate in developing andimplementing the annual audit plan, supervise special audits and deliver onassigned ad hoc projects.
• Manage and ensure execution of ITaudits and advisory assignments on IT systems focusing on general IT controlsand application controls, security reviews and others.
• Coordinate all deliverables (such asIT reports, working papers) for assigned engagements including technical reviewof the audit scope, approach, and audit tests.
• Prepare audit reports withfindings/observations and recommendations for review by the Head of InternalAudit, facilitate discussions with management on the way forward and promotetimely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate the process of monitoringand reporting of implementation of agreed action plans from internal andexternal audit reviews across the business units.
• Identify and document potential ITrisks and recommend appropriate mitigating measures to minimise the impact oncrystallizations of risks.
• Participate in major IT initiativesand projects as well as in reviews of security systems and internal controlsunder development.
• Support the implementation ofcontinuous audit and monitoring programs using technology and other moderntools and maintain good relationships with process owners/clients throughoutthe audit cycle.
• Provide leadership and guidance to theteam while building and maintaining a high performing culture through coachingand mentorship.
• Participate and manage the execution ofother audits as assigned.
• Participate in the reporting of auditmatters to the senior management team and Audit & Risk Committee. This willentail preparation of reports and representing Internal Audit as required.
• Undertake other Internal Audit administrativetasks as requested by the Head of Internal Audit.

Job Requirements        

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

Additional Details        

• Understanding of internalauditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
• Working knowledge of MicrosoftOffice applications.
• Commitment to excellence andcontinual improvement.
• Excellent verbal, written andinterpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness towork 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.

External End Dat: 03-Apr-2023