Internal Audit Officer I

Position Details

Reference Number: HELB/019 - Grade 7

Organisation: Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Profile

The job holder is responsible for supervising reviews of the Institution's IT Systems and infrastructure and forensic audits, providing assurance to Management on the adequacy of internal controls. The role ensures that systems are effective and efficient in preventing fraud, minimizing losses, safeguarding institutional assets, and driving the attainment of the Institution's strategic objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

IT Audit and Forensic Services

• Supervise operations of the IT audit section for effective service delivery
• Supervise development and implementation of IT-related internal audit section policies and procedures to achieve audit strategic objectives
• Ensure the Audit section's risk-based work plan is adhered to and timelines are attained
• Supervise individual engagements from planning to follow-up by direct reports to enable seamless completion of activities
• Provide input in the development, review, and implementation of internal audit strategies, policies, and procedures
• Provide input in the preparation of risk-based audit work plans and budgets aligned to HELB's strategy and objectives
• Plan and execute audit assignments according to the approved audit work plan to provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls systems
• Perform ICT systems audits of business support systems, IT operations, network security, Value Added Services (VAS) systems, and IT infrastructure
• Perform information control reviews, including system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance
• Perform reviews and provide independent assurance of internal control procedures and security for systems under development