Internal Auditor – Information Systems – KTNA 7

Role Purpose

The Internal Auditor (Information Systems) provides an independent assurance, consulting, and advisory function to the Board and management of KenTrade. The role is designed to add value through the systematic evaluation of the organization's processes and operations to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance, internal control, risk management, and governance processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Audit Planning: Participate in preliminary reviews of all Agency areas to develop a risk-based annual work plan, including audit activities, risk management coordination, quality management, and compliance reviews.
• Conducting Audits: Execute assigned regulatory, compliance, or operational audits as per the approved work plan to ensure efficiency and compliance with laws, policies, and best practices.
• Information Systems Auditing: Perform audits of information systems controls including system development standards, programming controls, backup and disaster recovery, system security, data integrity, database administration, and end-user control.
• ICT Compliance: Review compliance with regulations and procedures in the implementation of ICT systems and conduct regular internal control assessments of IS and ICT infrastructure.
• Internal Control Evaluation: Identify conformance with established rules and recommend improvements to internal control designs.
• Financial Oversight: Conduct periodic audits of revenue and expenditure to ensure safeguard controls are maintained.
• Documentation: Prepare audit working papers in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards and document test results to support conclusions and recommendations.
• Reporting: Prepare and present concise written and oral reports to management.
• Follow-up: Track audit findings to ensure management has implemented corrective actions.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience in information systems auditing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a relevant equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Professional Certification in Information Systems Audit (e.g., CISA).
• Membership with the Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) in Good Standing.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K) is an added advantage.
• Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or ICPAK in Good Standing is an added advantage.
• Must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (including details of qualifications, work experience, and three referees), and copies of all certificates and testimonials via the KenTrade e-recruitment portal by Tuesday, March 17th, 2026.