Vacancies at Bank of Africa Kenya Limited

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Assist in the development and revision/update of the annual IT audit strategy.
• 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 IT Risk Management (as appropriate) to provide optimal support for 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.
• Prepare activity and performance reports on a timely basis, for the attention of the Head of 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
• Participate in Departmental meetings and activities as required.

Minimum Requirements; Work Experience, Academic and Professional Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems/technology, computer science essential
• Professional Qualifications in CISA, CISM, essential
• Professional Qualifications in CIA, CPA, desired
• High School Certificate KCSE
• 4 years’ experience in a financial institution with demonstrated knowledge and practical application of ISACA’s IT standards and code of ethics for IT auditors
• Knowledge of Information systems governance and security principles and practice ISO 27001, COBIT 5.
• Member of ISACA

Competencies and Attributes

• Structured Query Language (SQL Navigator): Ability to query and operate database systems
• Network Infrastructure Knowledge: Knowledge of hardware and networking software components that make up a network i.e., devices, cables, and protocols used to connect them.
• Database Operations Knowledge: knowledge of Database storage, modifications, management, and retrieval of data/information.
• Application Programming Knowledge: Understanding of languages, frameworks, and architecture of applications.
• Digital Banking Systems and Operations Knowledge: Knowledge of Mobile banking, internet banking and related technologies.
• Microsoft Office tools: Conversant with the MS Office Suite.
• Good analytical skills: Problem-solving skills that help you parse data and information to develop creative, rational solutions.
• Excellent writing skills: Good presentation skills can write effectively and succinctly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Prepare and perform audits arising from annual action plan and specific requests from the Executive Management.
• Prepare appropriate audit tests aimed at addressing identified risks and achievement of desired audit objectives as stipulated in the audit charter.
• Recommend improvements to the processes leading to efficiency/cost saving, and mitigation against revenue leakage.
• Conduct process and inspection audits, and spot checks on Head Office departments and branches.
• Document findings (including identified control weaknesses/lapses) and proffer appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct prompt investigation of frauds, disciplinary issues, whistle-blowing cases, and other irregularities that come to the knowledge of the unit.
• Ensure prompt and qualitative rendition of relevant reports as may be required by the Head of Audit.
• Ensure updated status of all open items and follow up with management to ensure closure rate is within acceptable range.
• Ensure all escalated audit exceptions open in the business offices and departments are properly closed.
• Attend trainings to improve on audit skills and achieve set Continuing professional Development points.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, rules and devices implemented.

Minimum Requirements; Work Experience, Academic and Professional Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance essential
• Professional Qualifications i.e. CPA-K essential; CIA, CISA (desirable)
• Minimum 3 years’ Banking experience or equivalent financial institution

Competencies and Attributes

• Stakeholder Management: Able to identify the interests of various stakeholders, and champion positive engagements with them to achieve the coverage of approved annual audit plan.
• Professionalism, negotiation, and Communication skills: able to engage, persuade and convince stakeholders to get desired decisions, information, and output in line with the envisioned deliverables
• Independence and impartiality: Ability to work efficiently without external influence for independence reporting.
• Teamwork: Assign work amongst different audit officers in the department for efficiency to cover the approved audit plan.
• Analytic skills: Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions.