Senior Internal Auditor – IT Audits & Analytics Job CBK

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Job Purpose

The role holder will support the Manager, IT Audit to independently assess, test, and report on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls of processes/information systems within the bank. The role holder may also serve as a team leader on audit engagements.

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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 done.
• Document all working papers 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 the set timelines and communicate the status of on-going assignments to the team leader throughout the engagement.
• Prepare draft audit reports with audit observations, risks and recommendations for review by the team leader.
• 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 ensure timely risk advisory support to project management steering committees.
• Conduct periodic follow-up of prior audit recommendations.
• Participate in implementation audit tools to improve audit efficiencies – use technology, data analysis tools and other modern tools to drive automation.
• Perform special audits, investigations and/or ad-hoc projects whenever 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)

Professional qualification(s) and membership in any of the following is an added advantage:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

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How to Apply

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Closing Date: Monday, 02 Mar 2026 at 5.00 p.m.