SENIOR OFFICER SYSTEM AUDIT-REF.JDT/HR-OFF-SA/JS-7/2026

• Position: Senior Officer System Auditor
• Grade: JS- 7
• Department: Audit & Risk
• Job Type: Contract – Three (3) Years Renewable Based on Performance
• Reporting to: Manager, Internal Audit & Risk
• Location: Nairobi

JOB PURPOSE

The job holder is responsible for evaluating the SACCO’s information technology systems, infrastructure, and internal controls to ensure data security, system reliability, and regulatory compliance.

FUNCTIONS/KEY RESULTS EXPECTED

1. a) Performing general and application control reviews for simple to complex computer information systems.
   b) Performing information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
   c) Performing reviews of internal control procedures and security for systems under development and/or enhancements to current systems.
   d) Maintaining computerised audit software.
   e) Preparing audit finding memoranda and working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit and conclusions.
   f) Preparing written and oral reports and other technical information in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to Manager, Internal Audit and Risk.
   g) Advise staff on various operational issues related to computerised information systems, and on general business operations as needed.
   h) Follow up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s).
   i) Assist and train other audit staff in the use of computerised audit techniques, and in developing methods for review and analysis of computerised information systems.
   j) Maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state- of- the- art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
   k) Makes recommendations on disruptive IT infrastructure innovations.
   l) Maintains confidentiality and integrity of the society’s information.
   m) Conduct operational, compliance, financial and investigative audits, as assigned.
   n) Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

IMPACT ON RESULTS

The key results of the role impact the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Society by defining how the organisation will use processes, people, and other resources to ensure the effective and efficient use of ICT, enabling the Sacco to achieve its goal.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or its equivalent
• Certification in Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• CPA or ACCA intermediate qualifications will be an added advantage
• Minimum experience of five years working in IT

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Expert in Microsoft Systems
• Ethical hacking
• Systems troubleshooting
• Database administration
• Microsoft SQL DB Management
• Network and Server Management
• IT security