Senior Internal Auditor – Systems

IT Jobs, NTSA Jobs.Responsible for auditing organisational systems, reviewing IT controls, assessing system risks, evaluating data security, and recommending improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency. Requires a degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting with at least 6 years relevant work experience. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi

REF: NTSA/11/2026/15

Description

• The office holder will be responsible for undertaking internal audit activities including fraud investigation and anti-corruption functions, preparation of annual internal audit plans, systems audits, examination and verification of financial records and transactions, audit investigations, compliance audits and preparation of internal audit reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure annual risk assessment and preparation of annual internal system audit work plan and budget in a timely manner;
• Manage and coordinate various information systems audit activities and assignments;
• Review audit assignment proposals, audit plans and engagement programmes for audit of ICT systems;
• Ensure preparation and/review of information systems audit working papers, audit findings and draft audit reports on information systems are prepared in time;
• Ensure maintenance of high audit standards, adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules;
• Monitor and make follow up on implementation of internal and external system audit recommendations and maintain a database of the implementation rate in consultation with the Manager, Internal Audit;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual internal system audit reports/returns and advise on areas for improvement;
• Carry out investigation on irregularities identified or reported in system audit reports or by management or any other source;
• Identify activities and processes subject to information systems audit coverage, evaluating their significance and assessing the degree of risk inherent in terms of the audit costs involved;
• Reviewing responses on draft audit report, prepare final audit reports and submit for review by the Manager Internal Audit;
• Identify training needs for ICT auditors and ensure that relevant trainings are provided;
• Review compliance with regulations, instructions and procedures in implementation of ICT systems; and
• Conduct special audit assignment teams that may be appointed from time to time.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Internal Auditor I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Systems/Computer Science/Computer Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Holder of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other qualifications e.g. CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CEH;
• Registered as member of ISACA or other IT professional body in good standing;
• Attended a Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Applications indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office Reception, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, 9th Floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi enclosing complete CV with full details of educational background and professional expertise/qualifications. The application should also have copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the National ID. Applications should be addressed and posted to the address below and be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

The Director General,
National Transport and Safety Authority,
316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue,
P.O. Box 3602-00506,
NAIROBI.