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 regarding information systems, related projects, and controls. The successful candidate will evaluate the adequacy of processing controls, assess the effectiveness of general computer controls in the ICT environment, and support the Director of Internal Audit and Senior Management through the Head of ICT Audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in the audit of ICT services operations across the Bank in line with approved internal audit methodology, processes, procedures, and timelines
• Participate in the development of 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
• Examine, evaluate, and verify operating systems, procedures, internal controls, and recorded data for the information technology departments of the Bank
• Conduct continuous mapping and review of 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 from an audit perspective 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 function departments

Position Reference

NBK/AUD/02/2025