Senior Internal Auditor Information Systems

About the role

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor – Information Systems to provide independent assurance, consulting and advisory services to the Board and management. The role focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls, risk management and governance across the agency’s electronic single window system.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a risk‑based annual audit plan covering all agency areas, including audit activities, risk assessment and compliance reviews.
• Execute regulatory, compliance and operational audits according to the approved plan.
• Audit information systems controls such as system development life‑cycle, programming controls, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, information security, data integrity, database administration, business continuity and end‑user controls.
• Assess compliance with ICT regulations, instructions and procedures.
• Conduct regular internal control assessments of the agency’s information systems and ICT infrastructure.
• Identify gaps in internal control design and recommend improvements.
• Audit revenue and expenditure streams to ensure safeguarding controls are effective.
• Prepare comprehensive audit working papers in line with Global Internal Audit Standards.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in internal audit of information systems.
• Ability to develop and execute risk‑based audit plans.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Professional integrity and competence in preparing audit documentation according to global standards.
• Eligibility to meet Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for permanent public‑service positions.

Required skills

• Cybersecurity
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Information security
• Data integrity
• Database administration
• Business continuity
• System development life‑cycle controls
• Programming controls