Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit

About the role

Mount Kenya University is hiring a Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit, a full-time on-site position in Thika. The role oversees information systems audits, evaluates cybersecurity measures and ensures compliance with ICT policies and regulatory standards. It reports to the Director, Internal and Systems Audit.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the University's information systems audit strategy.
• Prepare an annual risk-based information systems audit plan aligned with the University's strategies and objectives, in consultation with the Director Internal Audit.
• Design, develop and implement information systems audit policies and procedures consistent with the University's standards.
• Conduct information systems audits and reviews to identify control and security risks, including cyber security risks.
• Review information systems installations and services to assess the adequacy of logical controls, change control, backup and recovery procedures and business continuity management.
• Support financial and operational audits on assignments involving advanced IT audit considerations.
• Support investigative and/or forensic audits.
• Coordinate the University's information systems audits by external auditors and regulators.
• Undertake other duties as assigned from time to time.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology or a related field.
• CISA, CISM or CISSP certification.
• At least four years of information systems audit experience gained in an audit environment.
• Registration with a relevant professional body.

Required skills

• Data mining and analytics skills.
• Working knowledge of computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs).
• Experience auditing enterprise resource planning systems, digital platforms and other subsystems.
• SQL and data query tools are an added advantage.

The salary is open. Applications are made through the recruiting agency, Corporate Staffing Services.