Dfcu Bank is a fast-growing Bank in Uganda offering a wide range of financial solutions to its chosen market segments. We are seeking to recruit for a Senior Audit Manager- Operations in the Audit Department to support our expansion strategy.
REPORTING TO: Head of Internal Audit

JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the role holder will be responsible for Planning, executing, and managing operations audit assignments to give assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes within operations in line with the annual audit plan as well as recommending remedial actions as appropriate. The job holder will also provide consultancy services by representing the section in projects and initiatives within operations, advising on internal controls and assisting in investigations when required.
LOCATION: Kampala

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Participate in the development of annual audit plan.
• Participate in the execution of the annual audit plan/ completion of the planned audits and assurance projects.
• Preparation of completed audits final reports.
• Assist the HOIA in preparation of Board Audit Committee reports.
• Providing leadership and supervision to the operations audit team
• Responsible for the quality of work performed and the efficiency and effectiveness of the Operations audit team.
• Performing risk assessment on all processes within Operations as a prerequisite to audit execution.
• Performance of second line review of audit working papers.
• Making recommendations and provision of advice to management on operations control improvement and operational risk management.
• Regular review of the organization’s compliance with established laws, regulations, policies and procedures within the operations space.
• Performing Operations Related Investigations when required.
• Review of regulatory returns.
• Represent the Head of Internal Audit in meetings when required.
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Business Administration or any other business-related field.
• Full CPA qualification.
• Other professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, ACCA etc are desirable.
• 7 years internal or external audit experience with at least 2 years’ experience in a senior leadership role.
• At least 3 years’ experience in performing operations audits. Experience of audit in banking industry is desirable.
• Full understanding of Operational Risk Management, Liquidity Risk Management, Market Risk Management, Compliance Risk Management and Reputational Risk Management.
• Full understanding of Auditing Concepts and Principles.
• Data analytics skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Ethical behavior.