Assistant Manager, Internal Audit – Back Office Audit

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Audit Manager-Shared Services in preparing a comprehensive, long-range Audit Plan covering all audit activities, prioritizing assignments based on risk assessment, and scheduling follow-up activities efficiently.
• Perform surveys of functions and activities in shared services to understand the nature of operations across Shared Services activities.
• Prepare audit plans for assigned audit areas and develop audit work programs in line with department standards.
• Conduct audits on processes pertaining to Central Clearing, Funds Transfer, Card and Digital Banking Operations, Centralized Account Opening, Reconciliation Unit, Administration Department, Branch Operations, and other shared services.
• Evaluate the design and operational efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices, identify control gaps and potential risks.
• Provide practical and actionable audit recommendations to management.
• Assess compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Central Bank of Kenya guidelines), internal policies, industry best practices, and contractual obligations.
• Make presentations to management during and after audits to discuss observations and recommend corrective actions to improve operations.
• Collaborate with Shared Services and other support function teams to understand processes, identify vulnerabilities, emerging risks, and control improvements.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards, including thorough audit documentation per IA methodology, and complete all assigned steps within the approved time budget.
• Follow up with audit clients to update corrective action plans and appraise the adequacy of actions taken.
• Participate in special investigations, ad hoc projects, and broader internal audit initiatives.
• Provide input for the revision of audit programs/review approach to achieve objectives more effectively.
• Leverage technology solutions, including AI, to enhance the Internal Audit Department’s efficiency.
• Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory developments, and technological advances affecting shared services.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: CPA (K), CIA, CISA, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum 3 – 6 years of auditing experience in financial or other sectors, with at least 3 years preferably in a banking environment.
• Experience: Demonstrable experience auditing shared services or functions within Central Operations in a banking environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Skills: Advanced Audit Planning & Reporting, Advanced Governance and Audit Quality Assurance Management, and Intermediate Knowledge of Banking Products, Services, and Operations.
• Knowledge: Basic Knowledge of Sharia Principles and banking regulations, internal controls frameworks, operational risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Behavioral Skills: Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Mindset: Proactive, collaborative, and possessing a Digital Mindset.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@dibkenya.co.ke by Friday, 20th March 2026, quoting Assistant Manager, Internal Audit – Back Office Audit as the Subject of the email application.