Job Purpose Statement
The purpose of this role is to conduct audit assignments, with a view to assess adequacy of the internal control systems, regulatory requirements; and highlight any exceptions or violations.
Key Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)
Audit Planning 10%
Participate and contribute in the risk assessment process for target audit areas and document results, as guided by the Assistant General Manager, Financial Risk Audit.
Plan, scope and budget individual allocated activities to ensure completion within agreed schedule, ensuring all risks in the assigned auditable areas are fully addressed.
Audit Management & Execution 55%
Assist to manage and align assignment resources, efforts and goals; identify and remove barriers in order to achieve optimal results.
Prepare work papers in line with audit standards ensuring proper identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment.
Draft suitable draft reports on the areas audited that present findings, recommendations and management responses on key control weaknesses, non-compliance with procedures and management policies and regulatory requirements, among others,
Assist in follow up and disposal of cleared audit issues logged from previous audits.
Guide/undertake consulting activities, as may be requested, in accordance with professional standards and provide sound advice on policies, procedures, risks and controls.
Undertake to assist in investigation of cases of internal and external fraud, as requested.
Continuous Audits 5%
Quarterly review of digital financials and long outstanding balances in internal suspense and holdover accounts.
Internal business processes 10%
Strong collaboration with other lines of defence to provide integrated assurance.
Review procedures, processes and records to ensure they are in line with the Bank objectives and appraise policies and plans of activities, departments and functions under audit review.
Work with the external auditors and other regulatory monitoring agencies to facilitate gathering of required information.
Customer 10%
Establish and maintain relationships with key business owners and functional departments.
A unified view of risks and compliance to drive informed decisions.
Learning and growth 10%
Continuously improve knowledge and learning to ensure conversant with current standards and practices within the profession.
Teamwork, coach / mentor, develop and motivate internal audit team members.
Identify development and training needs and develop plans to satisfy areas identified.
Job Specifications
Academic:
A University graduate
Professional:
CPA (K)/ ACCA qualifications
Working towards CIA qualification
Desired work experience:
At least 4 years' experience of auditing or enterprise risk management in an external audit/ Banking environment.
Good working knowledge of the TeamMate audit software and ACL Data Analytics.