Senior Internal Auditor at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

KCAA SCALE 7

REF: IAD/05/21

Responsibilities

• Participation in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of Internal Audit Strategic Plan and Annual
• Participating in the execution of multiple audit projects to achieve the scope, timing, and objectives of each assignment while ensuring applicable regulatory guidance is included in scope for assigned
• Developing, documents and updating audit procedures for audited departments in compliance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).
• Providing assurance to ensure that access to electronically stored and processed Authority information is adequately protected and managed.
• Testing adequacy and effectiveness of Information Systems control measures and recommend corrective action to be undertaken in areas of weakness.
• Developing and improving procedures to enable the Internal Audit function to optimize use of Computer Assisted Audit tools such as TeamMate+, ACL, IDEA
• Liaising with audit clients to ensure prompt implementation of corrective actions on prior audit findings.
• Providing advisory services to Management for enhanced service delivery and controls on various KCAA processes.
• Identifying, areas of risks, fraud or malpractice and participating in special audits conducted by the Department.
• Training and coaching staff to develop skills, knowledge, and expertise necessary for effective execution of the department’s services.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the Manager Internal Audit and Review

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Possession of an MSc or other relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Professional Certification in IT Audit, Risk and Security g. CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC.
• At least Five (5) years’ experience in Information System Audits or Information System Operations with at least three years as an Information Systems Auditor in a comparable organization.

Knowledge and skills

• International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience in use of Audit Analytic tools
• Demonstrable knowledge in risk assessment and controls reviews, concepts or
• Audit Reporting
• Excellent written /verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;