Senior Internal Auditor – IT Audits and Analytics (Senior Business Analyst 2)
Nairobi
Posted 19 February, 2026
Deadline 10 March, 2026
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Information TechnologyFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
The Senior Internal Auditor – IT Audits and Analytics (Senior Business Analyst 2) supports the Manager, IT Audit to independently assess, test, and report on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls of processes and information systems within the bank. The role holder also serves as a team leader on audit engagements and leads initiatives involving data analytics and automation to improve audit efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in the preparation and implementation of the annual risk assessment and audit plan.
Perform walkthroughs and document business processes and workflows for processes under review.
Document comprehensive, relevant, and accurate working papers for audit assignments in line with methodology requirements in the audit management system.
Maintain productive relationships with process owners throughout the audit cycle.
Carry out audit assignments within set timelines and communicate the status of ongoing assignments to the team leader.
Prepare draft audit reports with observations, risks, and recommendations for review.
Develop and maintain data analytics scripts, models, and programs with proper documentation of code, data dictionaries, and functional specifications.
Execute continuous auditing and continuous monitoring routines in key risk areas.
Build and maintain dashboards, datasets, and visualizations required for audit analytics and reporting.
Participate in identified Bank-wide projects for pre and post-implementation assurance and provide risk advisory support to project steering committees.
Conduct periodic follow-up of prior audit recommendations.
Implement audit tools to improve efficiencies using technology, data analysis tools, and modern automation tools.
Perform special audits, investigations, and ad-hoc projects as necessary.
Perform administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a technology-related discipline from a reputable university.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification.
Professional qualification(s) and membership in any of the following is an added advantage: CIA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, or ACCA.
Experience
At least three (3) years’ relevant audit experience with an established audit firm/accounting firm or institution of similar size and complexity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Central Bank of Kenya careers portal.