Officer, Internal Audit (1)
JOB SUMMARY:
The job holder is responsible for evaluating adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control systems and procedures as per the audit universe.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Using audit testing, identify key risk areas within the financial cluster and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
- Apply a risk-based approach in the execution of the audit engagements or assigned ad-hoc investigations.
- Prepare comprehensive working papers to support audit work performed and conclusions made.
- Utilize data analytics to extract insights, supporting audit observations and make impactful audit recommendations.
- Follow up with management to ensure that management actions have been effectively implemented.
- Conduct effective exit meetings i.e. discuss audit findings and their impacts professionally and confidently with appropriate levels of the organization.
- Ensure audit reports articulate gaps in the risk management processes, internal control deficiencies, and regulatory non-compliance.
- Continuously engage with stakeholders to ensure agreed corrective actions have been effectively implemented.
- Participate in the risk-based audit planning process that identifies units / processes that should be prioritized for audit.
- Prepare audit plans for individual projects and document relevant planning memos.
- Plan assigned activities and ensure adherence to the internal audit processes service level agreements to ensure timely completion of engagements.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Customers of this Position
- All the departments of the Bank
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge; Skills and Experience required for this Role
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
- Relevant Professional Qualification (CPA/ACCA)
- Member of a relevant professional body
Work Experience
- 0-3 years of working experience in the financial sector is preferred
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to write complex reports;
- Analytical skills;
- Quality work output;
- Contributes to team;
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations;
- Adhering to Principles and Values;
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.