Senior Specialist, IT Internal Audit at Liberty Life
Liberty Life
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Senior IT Internal Audit Specialist
Job Summary
You will be responsible for conducting internal audits related to information technology functions, processes, and technology applications that support departmental business functions. You will execute the Information Systems Audit plan and ensure that systems controls are appropriate and functioning effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Audit in developing and executing the annual IT audit plan, ensuring coverage of key technology, cybersecurity, and emerging risks
- Conduct risk-based IT audits across systems, infrastructure, and applications to evaluate control effectiveness, data integrity, and regulatory compliance
- Assess the adequacy of IT governance, cybersecurity, and data management practices, and recommend enhancements that strengthen the organization's control environment
- Provide insights on emerging technologies—including cloud computing, automation, and data analytics—and their impact on risk and control frameworks
- Utilize data analytics and other innovative audit techniques to enhance testing effectiveness, insight quality, and audit efficiency
- Contribute to integrated audit engagements by collaborating with operational and financial auditors to ensure a comprehensive view of business and IT risks
- Participate in pre- and post-implementation reviews of new systems and major technology projects to ensure appropriate control design and risk mitigation
- Coordinate with external auditors on IT-related matters, facilitating smooth information sharing and alignment of assurance efforts
- Support the continuous improvement of IT audit methodologies, tools, and practices to reflect industry standards and best practices
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, regulatory developments, and technology trends to proactively identify new areas of audit focus
- Assist the Head of Audit in preparing audit reports and documentation