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Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit

Mount Kenya University Nairobi, Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-11-03
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Mount Kenya University is seeking a Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit to lead its information systems audit strategy, plans, policies, and risk reviews. The role requires at least four years of audit experience and advanced expertise in information systems, cybersecurity controls, and IT auditing.

  • Lead the University’s information systems audit strategy and annual risk-based plan
  • Conduct audits covering cybersecurity, logical controls, backups, recovery, and business continuity
  • Support financial, operational, investigative, forensic, and external audit activities
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Mount Kenya University is seeking a Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit to lead its information systems audit strategy, plans, policies, and risk reviews. The role requires at least four years of audit experience and advanced expertise in information systems, cybersecurity controls, and IT auditing.

  • Lead the University’s information systems audit strategy and annual risk-based plan
  • Conduct audits covering cybersecurity, logical controls, backups, recovery, and business continuity
  • Support financial, operational, investigative, forensic, and external audit activities
  • At least four years of information systems audit experience is required
  • CISA, CISM, or CISSP certification is mandatory
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  • RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Qualifications

  • Education, Skills and Experience
  • Must have
  • :
  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related field
  • CISA, CISM or CISSP.
  • CPA, ACCA or CIA certifications will be an added advantage.
  • At least four (4) years information systems audit experience gained in an audit environment.
  • Must be registered with a relevant Professional body

Knowledge and Skills

  • Data mining and analytics skills
  • Working knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs)
  • Working experience in any Data Query Tools eg SQL is an added advantage
  • Experience in auditing Enterprise Resource Planning systems, digital platforms and other subsystems.
  • Key responsibilities also include
  • Reporting to: Director, Internal and Systems Audit
  • Duties and responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement the University’s information systems audit strategy.
  • Prepare an annual risk-based Information Systems audit plan that is aligned to the University’s strategies and objectives in consultation with the Director Internal Audit.
  • Design, develop and implement Information Systems audit policies and procedures consistent with the University’s standards.
  • Conduct Information Systems audits and reviews to ensure that information systems control and security risks, including Cyber Security risks are clearly identified
  • Perform reviews of Information Systems installations and services to determine the adequacy of logical controls change control, backup and recovery procedures and business continuity management
  • Supporting financial and operational audits on specific audit assignments involving advanced IT audit considerations
  • Support investigative and/or forensic audits
  • Coordinate the University’s information systems audits by external auditors and regulators
  • Undertakes any other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time.
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