Senior Internal Auditor -Information Systems Job KenTrade

Audit Jobs, Kenya Trade Network Agency Jobs. Looking for an audit job in Kenya? KenTrade is hiring a Senior Internal Auditor (Information Systems) skilled in IT risk assessment, systems auditing, data analytics, and evaluation of cybersecurity controls.

Purpose for the Job

To provide independent assurance, consulting and advisory function to the Board and management of KenTrade meant to add value through the systematic evaluation of the organizations processes and operations to assure the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance, internal control, risk management and governance processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess all areas of the Agency to develop a risk-based annual work plan, for review by the manager internal audit. The plan includes audit activities, risk assessment, risk management coordination, quality management and compliance reviews.
• Conduct assigned audits (regulatory, compliance or operational review/audits) as per the approved internal audit work plan to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with relevant laws, policies, procedures and best practice.
• Perform audits of information systems controls including system development life cycle & standards, programming controls, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery system, information security, data integrity, database administration, business continuity and end user control and system maintenance.
• Review compliance with regulations, instructions and procedures in implementation of ICT systems.
• Conduct regular internal control assessments of the Agency’s Information Systems and ICT Infrastructure.
• Identify the level of conformance with established rules, regulations policies and procedures and recommend suitability of internal control design and areas for improvement.
• Conduct audits of revenue and expenditure from time to time to ensure that controls to safeguard them are maintained at all times.
• Prepare audit working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed audits and conclusions as per the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Effectively test and document the results of audit carried out ensuring that conclusions, findings and recommendations are properly supported.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports and other technical information in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management.
• Conduct operational, compliance, financial and special audits, as assigned.
• Follow up, monitor & validate implementation of audit recommendations to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s).
• Prepare draft audit committee board papers, reports and minutes.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

• At least three (3) years’ experience in information systems auditing.
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems or any other relevant degree or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Certification in Information Systems Audit.
• Membership with the Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) and in good standing.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K) will be an added advantage.
• Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors in Good Standing (IIA) or Membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in Good Standing will be an added advantage.
• Management/Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials.

Successful candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the following documents before an offer is made.

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
• Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

From there, you will be directed to the e-recruitment portal where you can:

• Create a user account
• Create your profile – Edit your profile if you already have an account.

The information on the profile is split into tabs that the user must fill out before submitting a job application which includes the following:

• Biodata – General information about the applicant
• Academic qualifications – attach certificates
• Professional qualifications – attach certificates
• Employment history – Record of previous employers
• Referees
• Attach application letter, CV
• Input current and expected salary
• Submit application
• Click My Applications to check or confirm if your application has been successfully submitted.

All applications must be received not later than 5.00p.m on 4th August 2026. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered. Applications letters should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
P O Box 36943 – 00200
NAIROBI