Audit Manager, ICT Service & Operations at National Bank of Kenya

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Audit Manager to provide objective and independent assurance to senior management and the Board Audit Committee. The role holder will evaluate whether information systems in place, new related projects, and controls are appropriate, well-developed, reliable, and secure. This position will be responsible for evaluating the adequacy of processing controls and the effectiveness of general computer controls within the ICT environment.

Primary Purpose

Support the Director of Internal Audit and Senior Management through the Head of ICT Audits in examining, evaluating, and verifying operating systems, procedures, internal controls, and recorded data for the Bank's information technology departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in auditing ICT services operations across the Bank in line with approved internal audit methodology, processes, procedures, and timelines
• Participate in developing risk-based IS annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature, and timing of audit activities
• Plan and perform technical information systems audits on all mapped critical areas and processes, highlighting improvement points
• Continuously map and review critical areas including:
  • IT governance
  • IT systems and banking applications
  • Network and communication infrastructure
  • IT general controls
  • Operating systems and databases
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Major systems acquisition and implementation projects
  • Data centre operations
• Participate in reviewing acquisition of new major IS assets by advising project teams on information systems control and security issues, ensuring all set criteria are met
• Interface and perform necessary special integrated audit projects with Business/Branch Networks and Central/Shared functions

Job Reference

NBK/AUD/02/2025