Jobs Career Advice Post Job
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Feb 15, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and relat...
    Read more about this company

     

    Senior Manager – IT Audit & Assurance

    Description 

    • The Senior Manager IT Audit & Assurance is responsible for supporting and coordinating in the development and execution of IT Audit strategies that assess the effectiveness, security and compliance of an organizations IT systems and processes.  
    • He/she will develop, implement, and continuously oversight technology audit, risk management, compliance initiatives, policy development, and internal control assessments. 

    Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:  

    • Define and refine IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) policies, procedures, and standards across key IT areas such as Change Management, Access Controls, and Cybersecurity.
    • Planning and conducting IT Audits and internal control self-assessments to evaluate internal controls, risk management practices and adherence to regulatory requirements.
    • Collaborate with various departments to identify areas for improvement, provide actionable recommendations, and follow through on implementation of controls to enhance the overall security and efficiency of IT Operations.
    • Provide guidance and support to IT teams in the implementation of governance processes and controls.
    • Managing and supporting the coordination of audit teams both internal and external and ensuring effective execution of audit and advisory assessments and timely provision of management actions, timelines for remediation.
    • Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and stakeholders on the status of IT governance, risk, and compliance initiatives
    • Key advisor on IT Risk and compliance matters between business and technology teams. Act as a key liaison for all IT and IS audit and risk assessment engagements
    • Escalate critical control deficiencies to senior management and relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
    • Collaborate with IT and business teams to develop remediation plans that are practical and sustainable.
    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization and alignment between Risk, Compliance, Internal Control and Technology teams.
    • Keep up-to-date with regulations and prudential guidelines affecting IT and IS, continuously updating policies, standards, and procedures
    • Provide assurance to senior management that IT change activities support business control objectives while adhering to governance and compliance standards. 

    Qualifications 

    Knowledge and Experience  

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 
    • Hold relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISA) 
    • Minimum 10 years of experience in Information Technology with at least 8 years of work experience in governance, audit, compliance, risk, and/or security 
    • Previous experience of working with Internal Audit on drafting management responses and closing audit findings 
    • Expansive knowledge of technology controls in various IT environments. Experience in financial services sector an added advantage. 
    • Working familiarity with Agile product management methodologies such as Scrum/Kanban 

    Key Critical Competencies & Skills  

    • Excellent in preparation of reports, dashboards and documentation  
    • Strong understanding of Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Cybersecurity concerns 
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. 
    • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Proficiency in analysis and presentations skills using MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint. 

    Check how your CV aligns with this job

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Equity Bank Kenya on equitybank.taleo.net to apply

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at Equity Bank Kenya Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail