Posted:2 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
With 11 partners and more than 130 team members, our firm dates back nearly 30 years. We have deep links with the Kenyan business community and in-depth knowledge of the market. We are particularly strong in our tax consultancy services. Many new entrants to the Kenyan and African emerging markets choose us as their financial partners to give them a solid foundation in an exciting new area of business opportunity. We set ourselves high standards in delivering value to clients, in a timely manner. In our latest survey (January 2012), our clients said they appreciated our friendly and personalised attention to them and the prompt, professional and reliable advice and support they could count on from us. We look forward to helping you grow your business. You could say itโs our instinct. Global scale and agility As a $4.7bn global organisation of member firms with 40,000 people in over 130 countries, we have the scale to meet your changing needs, but with the insight and agility that helps you to stay one step ahead. Privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients come to us for our technical skills and industry capabilities but also for our different way of working. Our partners and teams invest the time to truly understand your business, giving real insight and a fresh perspective to keep you moving. Whether a business has domestic or international aspirations, Grant Thornton can help you to unlock your potential for growth. Global organisation Grant Thornton is one of the worldโs leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. We help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and instinct to solve complex issues for privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients. Over 32,000 Grant Thornton people, across 100 countries, are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work. Reason and instinct Business decisions are rarely black and white. Dynamic organisations know they need to apply both reason and instinct to decision-making. We are Grant Thornton and this is how we advise our clients every day. There will be times when clients need our rigour to test whether their instinct is the right one, and other times when we can bring insightful ideas and options to the table that may not have been considered. The real benefit for dynamic organisations is more meaningful and forward-looking advice that can help unlock their potential for growth. Unlocking potential We believe that sustaining long term growth in successful organisations means looking at many different aspects of the business simultaneously. Financial measures, operational efficiency, new ways of working and stakeholder relationships all must grow together if dynamic organisations are to fully achieve their objectives.
Job Description
- The overall purpose of this role is to carry out IS audits, IT General Controls Testing, data analysis in support of financial audits, and data privacy engagements, being involved in planning, executing, and completing assignments in line with engagement terms and quality standards. You will support clients across banks, SACCOs, insurances, and other industries within the IT Advisory service line.
Job Details
- Undertake IS audits and ITGC testing (including user access, change management, IT operations, backups, DR/BCP, and interfaces testing).
- Perform data analysis in support of financial audits (e.g., journal entry testing, revenue/receivables analytics, ageing & outlier analysis, three-way matches, trend/ratio analysis) using CAATs/BI tools (ACL/Arbutus/IDEA, SQL, Excel/Power Query; Python/Power BI a plus) in close collaboration with financial audit teams.
- Perform/assist with Data Privacy Assessments including DPIAs, LIAs (Legitimate Interests Assessments), and privacy implementation (scoping, risk identification, controls evaluation, remediation planning) aligned to the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019) and ODPC guidance.
- Prepare quality workpapers, data flow diagrams, and clear reports with practical recommendations.
- Support process walkthroughs and stakeholder interviews across financial services and other sectors.
- Keep abreast of IT/security/privacy standards and regulations (ISO/IEC 27001/27701, COBIT, NIST, ODPC).
- Contribute to methodologies, proposals, and internal training/upskilling.
Requirements
- BA/BSc (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (desirable).
- 1–3 years in an audit/consulting firm with exposure to IT audits/ITGCs.
- Familiarity with Data Privacy Assessments/DPIAs (or strong willingness to learn).
- Awareness of business processes in banks, SACCOs, insurances and multi-industry exposure is an advantage.
- Proficiency with CAATs and data analysis (ACL/Arbutus/IDEA/SQL/Excel; Power BI/Python is a plus).
- Strong written/verbal communication skills.
- Strong report writing and Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Certifications (e.g., CISA, CDPSE, ISO 27001/27701) are an advantage, not mandatory.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time