Senior Internal Auditor Information Systems

Job Title: Information Systems Auditor

Purpose of the Job

To provide independent assurance, consulting, and advisory functions to the Board and management of KenTrade. The role is designed to add value through the systematic evaluation of the organization's processes and operations, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance, internal control, risk management, and governance processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess all areas of the Agency to develop a risk-based annual work plan, for review by the Manager Internal Audit. The plan includes audit activities, risk assessment, risk management coordination, quality management, and compliance reviews.
• Conduct assigned audits (regulatory, compliance, or operational reviews/audits) as per the approved internal audit work plan to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with relevant laws, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform audits of information systems controls, including system development life cycle and standards, programming controls, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery systems, information security, data integrity, database administration, business continuity, end-user control, and system maintenance.
• Review compliance with regulations, instructions, and procedures in the implementation of ICT systems.
• Conduct regular internal control assessments of the Agency’s Information Systems and ICT Infrastructure.
• Identify the level of conformance with established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and recommend suitability of internal control design and areas for improvement.
• Conduct audits of revenue and expenditure from time to time to ensure that controls to safeguard them are maintained at all times.
• Prepare audit working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support completed audits and conclusions as per the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Effectively test and document the results of audits carried out, ensuring that conclusions, findings, and recommendations are properly supported.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports and other technical information in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management.
• Conduct operational, compliance, financial, and special audits, as assigned.
• Follow up, monitor, and validate implementation of audit recommendations to ensure that management has taken corrective actions.
• Prepare draft audit committee board papers, reports, and minutes.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

• At least three (3) years’ experience in information systems auditing.
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or any other relevant degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certification in Information Systems Audit.
• Membership with the Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) and in good standing.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K) will be an added advantage.
• Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in Good Standing or membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in Good Standing will be an added advantage.
• A management/supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Application Instructions

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts, including names, telephone, and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidate’s previous work experience), and copies of all certificates and relevant testimonials.

Additional Requirements for Successful Candidates

Successful candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the following documents before an offer is made:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Authority (EACC)
• Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment portal. After accessing the portal, you will be directed to:

• Create a user account
• Create your profile – or edit your profile if you already have an account

The information on the profile is split into tabs that you must fill out before submitting a job application. These include:

• Biodata – General information about the applicant
• Academic qualifications – Attach certificates
• Professional qualifications – Attach certificates
• Employment history – Record of previous employers
• Referees
• Attach application letter and CV
• Input current and expected salary
• Submit application

Click My Applications to check or confirm if your application has been successfully submitted.

All applications must be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on 4th August 2026. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

Application letters should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
P O Box 36943 – 00200
NAIROBI