INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR

Vacancy number: HR/01/03/2022
Job Title: Information Systems Auditor
Reporting To: Internal Audit and Compliance Manager
Base Location: Mombasa
Overall accountability
BANDARI SACCO is licensed DTS (Deposit Taking Sacco); the biggest SACCO in the Coastal and North Eastern region and one of the top biggest Sacco Societies in Kenya by Asset base. The SACCO promotes thrift and provides credit services at competitive interest rates the aim of which is to contribute to the financial strength and general wellbeing of its members.
The Sacco has been on a steady growth over the last 47 years, with a total asset base currently standing at 11 Billion and a fully paid up membership of over 18,000 members. The Sacco Annual turnover as at the end of 2021 stood at over 1.3 Billion. The Sacco is seeking for an ideal Candidate to fill the position of an Information Systems Auditor.

General purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Internal Audit and Compliance Manager the Information Systems Auditor will
be responsible for conducting independent reviews on the Sacco’s Management Information
Systems and Information Security and highlighting exceptions or violations.
Responsibilities
 Conducting information systems audits end to end with the purpose of giving assurance and improvement of Information Technology operations within the Sacco.
 Performs general and application control reviews for simple to complex computer
information systems.
 Performs information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
 Conduct internal forensic investigations and audit
 Directs and/or performs reviews of internal control procedures and security for systems
under development and/or enhancements to current systems.
 Prepares audit finding memoranda and working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit and conclusions.
 Prepares and presents written and oral reports and other technical information in a
pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management.
 Consults with and advises the Board, Management and staff on various operational issues related to computerized information systems, and on general business operations as needed.
 Follows up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s).
 Coordinates and interacts with external auditors, board, Management, staff and law
enforcement officials as appropriate; may be required to testify in court.
 Assists and trains other audit staff in the use of computerized audit techniques, and in developing methods for review and analysis of computerized information systems.
 Conduct operational, compliance, financial and investigative audits, as assigned.
 Promote an environment founded on Bandari DT SACCO values.
Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree in IT/ Computer Systems design/ Computer Science/IT Security forensics or IT/Business related field;
 Certification in Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Cert Internal Auditor (CIA), OR Certified Public Account (CPA section 4).
 Experience in Data Analytics with IDEA Data Analytics Tool and Certified Public Accountant
 5 years of experience practical, proven, hands on experience in IS Audit from a financial institutions including Sacco’s MFIs and Banks;
 He/she should be familiar with the basics of accounting and finance
 Should have strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
 Valid Police clearance Certificate/Good Conduct.
Desired behaviours:
 Achieving results
 Making change happen
 Decisiveness and action orientation
 Planning and target setting
 Developing self and others
 Communication
 Situational and cultural sensitivity
 Business and Customer focus
General Skills:
 Cost awareness & effectiveness
 Cultural knowledge
 Negotiation skills
 Presentation skills
 Process development knowledge
 Training & development skills
 Quality, safety, environment skills