Senior Officer - Internal Audit

Job Title: Senior Officer-Internal Audit

Reports To: Head of Internal Audit

Department: Internal Audit

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose:

The main responsibility will be to perform a detailed evaluation and internal control and audit reviews of the bank’s operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare audit programs for the planned audits and carry out a risk assessment.
• Prepare audit notifications for the intended function where the audit will be carried out.
• Attend entrance meetings to share the audit objectives and program with auditees.
• Design audit procedures and execute audits in line with the audit program.
• Perform audit tests and evidence gathering in line with the applicable standards.
• Generate and submit a draft audit report to the Head of internal audit for review.
• Schedule and attend exit meetings with auditees to discuss and agree on audit findings.
• Follow up with auditees for their comments, action points, and timelines to update the final report.
• Submit the final audit report to the Head of internal audit for review.
• Prepare the executive summary of the final audit.
• Carry out follow-ups when due with auditees on action points and prepare reports.
• Undertake periodic spot checks for identified areas to ensure full compliance with applicable controls.
• Carry out continuous audits for high-risk areas in line with the audit plan.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Customers of this Position

• Head of Internal Audit
• Audit officers
• Branches and central office
• Board Audit Committee

Knowledge; Skills and Experience required for this Role

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related fields from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA III or ACCA.
• Minimum of 3-4 years experience within the departments in the bank

Competencies required for this Role

• Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure.
• Communication with impact. (Oral and written)
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy in all the departments’ correspondence and procedures.
• Ability to apply professional best practices.

Problem-Solving

• Apply process analysis, business intelligence, and problem-solving techniques to make reasonable and relevant recommendations. 

Accountability

• All audit reviews and communications to auditees within the company.

How to apply

If interested, send your updated CV and cover letter to us