Information Systems Audit Manager

• PositionInformation Systems Audit Manager
• CompanyKCB Bank Uganda
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull Time
• CategoryBanking, ICT/Information Technology, Management Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryBanking and financial services
• DepartmentAudit Department
• DeadlineFriday, 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM
• Not in the advertPay and benefits

KCB Bank Uganda says it has been part of KCB Group since 2007, provides financial services with a focus on innovative banking solutions in Uganda, and is licensed as a commercial bank by the Bank of Uganda.

The bank describes its mission as driving efficiency while growing market share, and its vision is to be the preferred financial solutions provider in Africa with global reach. Its stated values are Closer, Connected and Courageous.

The Information Systems Audit Manager assesses threats to the Bank’s information-systems assets and leads assurance or advisory audits of areas selected through risk assessment. The work spans planning audit tests, building evaluation programmes, completing assignments to professional standards, recording evidence and conclusions, and recommending corrective action. The role also develops small automation and query solutions for Internal Audit and uses automated tools to support continuous audit activity.

Working with the Head of Audit, the manager leads scheduled reviews and contributes to the annual risk assessment and risk-based audit plan. The post supports reporting to the Board, Senior Management, regulators and other stakeholders, while promoting COBIT and related ISO practices for IT/IS resource management. It also supervises and develops IS Audit staff, including coaching and mentoring in line with the department succession plan.

In plain terms, this job splits into 3 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Risk and audit planning

The manager identifies technology exposures and helps select audit work through risk reviews and agreed professional standards.

• Identify possible loss exposures affecting Bank IS assets during assurance or advisory work.
• Choose audit areas from risk reviews with the Head of Audit, meeting professional standards and agreed timelines.
• Contribute to yearly risk reviews that shape the risk-based audit schedule.

Audit tests and evidence

The role creates and performs audit procedures, records support for conclusions and recommends corrective action to address findings.

• Build test programmes, perform engagements to quality standards and recommend fixes for control gaps.
• Create small audit automations and queries for Internal Audit.
• Keep engagement evidence and conclusions traceable in reports and issue registers.
• Introduce ongoing audits using automated audit tools.

Standards and people

The manager promotes recognised IT/IS practices, supports stakeholder reporting and develops the IS Audit team.

• Promote COBIT and related ISO standards for IT and IS resource governance.
• Help the Head of Internal Audit meet reporting duties for the Board, executives, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Coach and manage IS Audit colleagues, supporting development and succession planning.

Required Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology.

Work Experience

• Total experience: 5 years.
• Essential: 5 years in information systems audit.
• Essential: 3 years in IT data analysis and management.
• Essential: 3 years using automated data-analysis tools.
• Essential: 5 years with core banking technology and other bank application functionality.
• Essential: 3 years in people management.

Additional Requirements

• Required: CISA/CISM professional qualification.
• Added advantage: Master’s degree in Business Administration or MSc IT.

Technical Skills

• Audit automation: Designs small automation solutions and queries for Internal Audit and applies automated tools in continuous audits.
• Information systems audit: Builds audit tests, evaluation programmes and assignments for core banking technology and bank applications.
• IT governance frameworks: Supports best-practice standards and policies, including COBIT and related ISOs.

Soft Skills

• Documentation: Records relevant evidence, work performed and conclusions in audit reports and issue tracking.
• People management: Supervises, coaches, mentors and develops IS Audit staff.
• Stakeholder reporting: Supports reporting requirements for Board, Senior Management, regulators and other stakeholders.

No pay figure is given for this Information Systems Audit Manager post, so raise it only after an offer. To judge an offer, check a gross figure with the Uganda take-home pay calculator (PAYE and NSSF) and compare it with our guide to bank pay and requirements.

• Lead risk-based IS audits and assess threats to the Bank’s information systems.
• Build small audit automations and support continuous auditing.
• Contribute to the annual risk-based audit plan with the Head of Audit.
• Apply COBIT and related ISO practices to IT/IS resource management.
• Coach and develop IS Audit staff in line with succession planning.
• Support reporting for Board, Senior Management, regulators and other stakeholders.

Apply online through the KCB Group careers portal. Applications close on Friday, 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

• Checked on 14 November 2026 against KCB Bank Uganda's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 20 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Bank jobs in Uganda: salaries and how to get hired. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.