SYSTEMS AUDITOR at Tower Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited

JOB TITLE: SYSTEMS AUDITOR (1post)

Job Title: SYSTEMS AUDITOR
Job Reference TSCCS:S.A.1:11/2025
Department: INTERNAL AUDIT
Reporting to: HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT
Location HEAD OFFICE

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Systems auditor is responsible for execution of internal audits covering all aspects of business process;
assessing risks on information systems, business operations and evaluating internal controls to provide an
independent appraisal of internal control environment across the Organization

DUTIES
 In charge of the Information System audit function of the Internal Audit Department.
 Develop and implement the annual Information Systems audit plan in liaison with the Head of
Internal Audit.
 Ensure that the SACCO develops and maintains sound Information System policies and procedures
that minimize risks without compromising efficiency.
 Provide support to the Head of Internal Audit in coordinating the affairs of the Audit committee
including providing information required for preparation of monthly and quarterly board reports
 Assess the risks inherent in the SACCO’s information systems and recommend measures to mitigate
them.
 Provide system special audits and investigations as and whenever required.
 Evaluate the compliance with internal information system policies, procedures and operating
instructions.
 Perform audit follow up and tracking of open audit findings to ensure that audit findings are closed
within the agreed timelines.
 Evaluate business continuity and disaster recovery including back up procedures, business
continuity and disaster recovery plans, tests, sites, and usability.
 Evaluate and report on system infrastructure and life cycle management.
 Review system development, acquisition and maintenance.
 Recommend to the Head of Internal audit revisions to audit procedures or improvements to enhance
efficiencies.
 Participate in the execution of multiple audit projects to achieve the scope, timing, and objectives of
each assignment while ensuring applicable regulatory guidance is included in the scope for assigned
audits where applicable.
 Monitor the implementation & operation of defined controls and recommendations on an ongoing
basis.
 Any other duty that may be assigned by the Head of Internal Audit, the CEO or any authorized
officer.

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS
1) Should have thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience of the entire audit
process.
2) Should possess advanced Audit Command Language skills and/or other audit skills.
3) Should have strong business and financial analytical skills
4) Should have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
5) Should have broad knowledge of information systems and operations in view of the internal audit
objectives.
6) Should be able to work independently, meet deadlines and obtain results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Qualifications
 Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT related field.
 Should possess professional certification in Information Technology Audit, Risk or Security such as;-
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM),or
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems
Control (CRISC) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
 Possession of other Cisco certifications such as CCNA and CCSP will be added advantage.
 Excellent understanding of auditing concepts and practices with a minimum of three year’s experience in a
management role in information Technology and operations or Information Technology and operation
audit
 KCSE (C Plain) with C (plain) in English

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
 Be of exemplary integrity.
 Below 35 years of age.

DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this job.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and they will be required to provide the following
upon being successful;
1) Clearance certificate from the Ethics & anti-corruption commission (EACC)
2) Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
3) A valid certificate of good conduct
4) Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans board (HELB)
5) Clearance certificate from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

The applications should be submitted on or before 11^th November 2025 by 6.00 p.m. 

https://www.towersacco.co.ke/careers/