Job Description

Pre Audit Review

• To hold discussions with Auditee to gain overall understanding of the functions being managed by auditee so that a focused audit scope could be developed.
• Review the risk control matrices developed in line with above scope by the team to ensure that these are properly identified and adequately classified as High, Medium and Low and to further ensure that above is aligned with the criticality and sensitivity of the function.

Audit Planning and Completion

• Supporting the preparation of Risk Based Audit Plan and programs for the audit engagement.
• Ensure detailed planning of Audit assignments, Audit testing and reporting in accordance with Internal Audit methodology.
• Ensures that audit assignments are focused on key risk areas and are performed efficiently and within time frame allocated for the audits.
• Control the audit cycle including risk management, assess the control environment, management controls over operations’ financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Immediately reports significant findings that could adversely affect the Bank’s assets and / or reputation.
• Ensure issues are well drafted and appropriately captures the risk profile of the business, requiring minimal re-work.
• Ensure audit reports are of high quality, with clear and concise Executive Summary and well supported by audit issues

Other Reviews / Tasks

• Ensuring a follow up mechanism on deficiencies reported during past audits.
• Continuous research and learning to gain industry wide knowledge and best market practices to build new audit techniques and makes recommendations for improvements to IA systems, reporting etc.
• Carry out special audits / reviews as may be directed by the management and approved by CIA

Internal Relations

• Maintain open communication with management

Knowledge Enhancement

• Contribute to professional development of the team by constant support and professional guidance wherever and whenever needed.

Team Management

• Oversee the operational workload of team to ensure that allocated staffs are fully utilized in order to achieve agreed program of work.
• Advise and instruct team members relating to risk and compliance policies relevant to work area to ensure business is not exposed to undue risk
• Display mutual respect within the team as well as with peers, associates and supervisor to deliver quality output

Minimum qualifications:

• MBA/BBA/Qualified CA/CPA/CIA/ACCA , preferably CIA / CISA certified.

Minimum experience:

• 5 years

Females are encouraged to apply