Internal Auditor – Information Systems at KENTRADE

Internal Auditor – Information Systems – KTNA 7

Reports to: Manager Internal Audit
Duty Station: Nairobi

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
1. Conduct preliminary review of all areas of the organization to establish a riskbased work plan of action at the beginning of each financial year, for presentation
to the manager internal audit for approval. The plan includes audit activities, risk
management coordination, quality management and compliance reviews.
2. 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.
3. 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 and system
maintenance.
4. Reviewing compliance with regulations, instructions and procedures in
implementation of ICT systems.
5. Conduct regular internal control assessments of the Agency’s Information Systems
and ICT Infrastructure.
6. Identify the level of conformance with established rules, regulations policies and
procedures and recommend suitability of internal control design and areas for
improvement.
7. Conduct audits of revenue and expenditure from time to time to ensure that
controls to safeguard them are maintained at all times.
8. Prepare audit finding memoranda and working papers to ensure that adequate
documentation exists to support the completed audits and conclusions.
9. Effectively test and document the results of audit carried out ensuring that
conclusions, findings and recommendations are properly supported.
10. Prepare and present written and oral reports and other technical information in a
pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management.
11. Conduct operational, compliance, financial and investigative audits, as assigned.
12. Follow up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective
action(s).

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
i. At least three (3) years’ experience in information systems auditing.
ii. A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems or any other
relevant degree or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
iii. Certification in Information Systems Audit.
iv. Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K)
v. Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors in Good Standing (IIA) or
Membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
or ISACA in Good Standing.
vi. Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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https://portal.kentrade.go.ke/careers

Deadline 9th September 2025