IT Audit Manager at Akiba Commercial Bank

The IT Audit Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing the IT Audit function within the bank. The role entails conducting independent reviews of the bank’s information systems to provide assurance on IT security, functions/processes and ensure appropriate controls are in place to protect the Bank’s assets from ICT related risks. The objective is to ensure compliance with the bank’s ICT and Information Security policies, laws, regulatory guidelines and applicable standards.

THE ROLE

• Develop and implement an IT audit strategy and annual audit plan based on risks and regulatory requirements in conjunction with the Chief Internal Auditor.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and information security measures in place to protect the bank’s assets and customer data.
• Coordinate control related activities together with Enterprise Risk and Compliance including risk assessment and audit findings tracking and provide input to the management committee.
• Conduct IT audits of the bank’s systems, applications, infrastructure, and processes to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Manage and align assignment resources, efforts and goals; identify and remove barriers in order to achieve optimal results.
• Prepare audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans for remediation.
• Liaise with ICT and other departmental heads to ensure audit findings and recommendations are accepted and implemented.
• Provide consultancy services to project teams on IT risk, system controls and best practices while maintaining audit independence.

THE CANDIDATE

A University graduate, preferably in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or related fields.

• Certified Information Systems Auditor with relevant experience in Information Systems Audit.
• Master’s degree in information technology or business related from any accredited university will be added advantage.
• CISM and/or CISSP with Information security knowledge including management and ethical hacking will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of information system audit experience, preferably in the financial services industry or audit firms providing services to banks.
• Robust knowledge of the desired Information Technology General Controls and Application controls in a Banking environment.
• Ability to anticipate and mitigate risk by developing appropriate Risk Management Policies.
• Excellent knowledge of International IS Audit Standards and Legislations.
• Good understanding of the regulatory issues, reporting and operational requirements.
• Ability to quickly grasp and understand systems and keen to detail.
• Knowledge and application of modern IS security management practices in financial services industry.
• Must be honest, fair, just but firm and of high integrity.
• Well-developed oral and report writing skills, ability to work with, lead and build motivated teams.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your application and Curriculum Vitae to below email address not later than 12th June 2026.

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