KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating in the high-quality planning, execution and reporting of audits. Ensure the audit jobs maintain thorough and high-quality results within defined audit plans & budgets.
• Reviewing various business processes and documents to check for controls and compliance with the company policies and procedures. This involves:
• Conducting interviews during audits,
• Preparing working papers for the various audits
• Developing and administering surveys,
• Summarizing audit issues.
• Identifying all risks including people, technology and process risks, and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of controls;
• Provide practical and cost-effective advice to management on designing, implementing and enhancing internal controls;
• Drafting and communicating the results of audit via written reports and oral presentations to management;
• Following up with HOD’s to check on the implementation of the audit recommendations;
• Training and guiding the Audit Assistants in the execution of the audit plan;
• Conducting data extraction and analysis utilizing software tools;
• Performing ad hoc assignments as required (e.g. investigations, advisory engagements).

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting / Finance – second class upper

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Detailed understanding of principles, practices and techniques related to Internal Audit
• Strong relationship, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to evaluate risks, articulate issues, develop consensus, raise awareness and recommend practical solutions
• Strong written and verbal language skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• The ability to work under pressure and be resilient and tenacious to get results

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA (K) or ACCA
• Holder of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is and added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years relevant working experience in internal or external audit
• Experience in use of CAATs (Computer Aided Audit Techniques)
• Broad audit expertise coupled with good understanding of financial services sector and impacting laws & regulations