Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit

Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a private, multi-campus, chartered and ISO 9001:2015 Certified university in Kenya. It was founded by Prof. Simon N. Gicharu. MKU is one of the largest private universities in the country, with a student body in excess of 52,000, as at September 2015.

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Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit

Qualification

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

Competencies:

  • 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.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://recruitment.mku.ac.ke/Home/ListingDetails?DocumentNo=8a1639ae-b8a8-40f1-84ba-0d040fb1e8ff&utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline 16th of November 2026

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