Internal Controls Manager, Technology

📍 Nairobi, Kenya 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ IT and Telecommunications

Work mode: On-site · Location: Nairobi, Kenya · Schedule: Full Time.

Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 28 Nov 2026
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Job Description

Job Description

To strengthen the Bank's technology and cybersecurity control environment by monitoring key controls, driving continuous controls testing, and providing risk insights through data analytics and automation. The role supports the First Line in identifying and addressing technology and cyber risks, whilst ensuring controls remain effective and emerging risks are detected and remediated promptly.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: 
First Degree

Field of Study: C
omputer science, Information Technology, Data Science, Risk Management, Finance, Business Commerce or related field

Certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISA or CISSP are highly desirable.

Experience Required

8-10 years

Relevant experience in technology risk management, cybersecurity, or internal controls within the financial services / banking industry.

Demonstrated experience in data analytics, automation, scripting (Python, SQL, R) and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) with the ability to develop scalable continuous monitoring solutions.

Experience building and managing a Continuous auditing and Data Analytics program, including automating common analyses, creating visualizations and recurring audit check procedures. Extracting data from data warehouses and databases (example: SQL DB's).

Proven track record of successfully leading and managing a team of professionals.

In-depth knowledge of technology and cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g. ISO, COBIT), IT governance and project management.

Familiarity with relevant banking regulations and compliance requirements.

Understanding of IT general controls and a deep understanding of technology risks.

Possess relevant technology skills including data analytics or information systems auditing skills.

Proficiency in use of data analytics tools with demonstrable scripting, visualization analytics skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risk scenarios and propose effective solutions.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal, to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Developing Expertise

Directing People

Documenting Facts

Embracing Change

Examining Information

Exploring Possibilities

Following Procedures

Providing Insights

Team Working

Technical Competencies:

Evaluation of Internal Controls

Process Governance

Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control

Quality Control

Risk Identification & Management

Risk Response Strategy

Business Acumen