This position reports directly to the Head of Internal Audit

 Role of the Job:

To implement the audit plan by reviewing the purpose, scope and approach of each internal audit assignment before execution by the Internal Auditors

Key Result Areas:  

• To participate in the development of the internal audit strategy, budgets and annual plans for the Department.
• To develop a risk based annual activity plan, to ensure efficient and effective utilization of audit resources.
• To plan and execute and/or supervise the planning and execution of audit assignments, including working papers review to ensure high quality of audits/or other assignments and compliance with standards and policy.
• To review and ensure quality draft audit reports are submitted to the Head Internal Audit. specifically, ensure that audit findings and recommendations are factual and appropriate.
• To monitor progress, identify/take appropriate corrective action and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• To draft audit methodology improvement papers to train staff and ensure compliance with IIA and FIA 2004.
• To manage staff performance and provide supervision, guidance, training and motivation to audit staff in line with the bank policy and audit training needs.
• To assist Head Internal Audit in planning resource allocation and utilization of audit resources
• To draft occasional Board papers as assigned by the Head Internal Audit.
• To undertake offsite assessment and provide near real-time quarterly reports on emerging risks in the bank in line with attendant indicators and the policy framework.
• To co-ordinate and supervise investigative services to the line management to determine violation of policies and adequacy of internal controls.

Minimum educational and technical competence requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or business related field
• Professional qualification, e.g. CIA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA
• At least five (5) years’ working experience in Auditing/Banking
• At least three (5) years’ working experience in Auditing and Banking in a financial institution or External Accounting/Auditing Firm.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, related applications & Banking Software
• Demonstrated high integrity, independence, objectivity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• High level of Organization.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Good personal presentation.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Willingness to travel upcountry frequently.