{"id":101860,"date":"2026-07-15T16:13:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/senior-specialist-it-internal-audit\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:13:53","slug":"senior-specialist-it-internal-audit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/senior-specialist-it-internal-audit\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Specialist, IT Internal Audit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Senior Specialist, IT Internal Audit\", \"description\": \"Job Summary\\nResponsible for conducting internal audits related to information technology functions\/ processes and the technology applications that support departmental business functions and responsible for executing Information Systems Audit plan and ensuring that the systems controls are appropriate to the task and functioning effectively.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nSupport the Head of Audit in developing and executing the annual IT audit plan, ensuring coverage of key technology, cybersecurity, and emerging risks.\\nConduct risk-based IT audits across systems, infrastructure, and applications to evaluate control effectiveness, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.\\nAssess the adequacy of IT governance, cybersecurity, and data management practices, and recommend enhancements that strengthen the organization\u2019s control environment.\\nProvide insights on emerging technologies - including cloud computing, automation, and data analytics - and their impact on risk and control frameworks.\\nUtilize data analytics and other innovative audit techniques to enhance testing effectiveness, insight quality, and audit efficiency.\\nContribute to integrated audit engagements by collaborating with operational and financial auditors to ensure a comprehensive view of business and risks.\\nParticipate in pre- and post-implementation reviews of new systems and major technology projects to ensure appropriate control design and risk mitigation.\\nCoordinate with external auditors on IT-related matters, facilitating smooth information sharing and alignment of assurance efforts.\\nSupport the continuous improvement of IT audit methodologies, tools, and practices to reflect industry standards and best practices.\\nStay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, regulatory developments, and technology trends to proactively identify new areas of audit focus.\\nAssist in preparing reports and presentations that provide clear, actionable insights for senior management and the audit committee.\\nQualifications\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in computer science or any other relevant IT- related field\\nProfessional certification in systems auditing e.g. CISA\\nAudit software and analytics tools e.g., TeamMate, IDEA, ACL\\nKnowledge of insurance concepts and procedures is an added advantage\\nExperience\\nAt least 8 years IT audit experience. Financial services experience is an advantage\\nProven ability to lead IT audit assurance in complex, regulated, and multi-entity environments\\nHighly analytical problem-solving with the ability to apply original and innovative thinking\\nCompetencies\\nStrong understanding of IT audit methodologies, IT governance, cybersecurity, and risk management frameworks e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001.\\nSkilled in assessing IT general controls, application controls, and security configurations across infrastructure and cloud environments.\\nProficient in the use of data analytics tools ACL, Power BI, SQL\\nKnowledge of key business processes and ability to link IT risks to organizational impact.\\nExcellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills with a continuous improvement mindset.\\nDemonstrate integrity, accountability, and a proactive approach to improvement and innovation.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-14\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Liberty Life\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-24T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Liberty Life<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-24<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Summary<br \/>Responsible for conducting internal audits related to information technology functions\/ processes and the technology applications that support departmental business functions and responsible for executing Information Systems Audit plan and ensuring that the systems controls are appropriate to the task and functioning effectively.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Support the Head of Audit in developing and executing the annual IT audit plan, ensuring coverage of key technology, cybersecurity, and emerging risks.<br \/>Conduct risk-based IT audits across systems, infrastructure, and applications to evaluate control effectiveness, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.<br \/>Assess the adequacy of IT governance, cybersecurity, and data management practices, and recommend enhancements that strengthen the organization\u2019s control environment.<br \/>Provide insights on emerging technologies &#8211; including cloud computing, automation, and data analytics &#8211; and their impact on risk and control frameworks.<br \/>Utilize data analytics and other innovative audit techniques to enhance testing effectiveness, insight quality, and audit efficiency.<br \/>Contribute to integrated audit engagements by collaborating with operational and financial auditors to ensure a comprehensive view of business and risks.<br \/>Participate in pre- and post-implementation reviews of new systems and major technology projects to ensure appropriate control design and risk mitigation.<br \/>Coordinate with external auditors on IT-related matters, facilitating smooth information sharing and alignment of assurance efforts.<br \/>Support the continuous improvement of IT audit methodologies, tools, and practices to reflect industry standards and best practices.<br \/>Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, regulatory developments, and technology trends to proactively identify new areas of audit focus.<br \/>Assist in preparing reports and presentations that provide clear, actionable insights for senior management and the audit committee.<br \/>Qualifications<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science or any other relevant IT- related field<br \/>Professional certification in systems auditing e.g. CISA<br \/>Audit software and analytics tools e.g., TeamMate, IDEA, ACL<br \/>Knowledge of insurance concepts and procedures is an added advantage<br \/>Experience<br \/>At least 8 years IT audit experience. Financial services experience is an advantage<br \/>Proven ability to lead IT audit assurance in complex, regulated, and multi-entity environments<br \/>Highly analytical problem-solving with the ability to apply original and innovative thinking<br \/>Competencies<br \/>Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies, IT governance, cybersecurity, and risk management frameworks e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001.<br \/>Skilled in assessing IT general controls, application controls, and security configurations across infrastructure and cloud environments.<br \/>Proficient in the use of data analytics tools ACL, Power BI, SQL<br \/>Knowledge of key business processes and ability to link IT risks to organizational impact.<br \/>Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills with a continuous improvement mindset.<br \/>Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and a proactive approach to improvement and innovation.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>If you meet the above requirements, you are encouraged to forward your application and updated CV to hr@libertylife.co.ke by 24th July 2026 clearly state the job title on the subject heading.<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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