Audit Manager, Central Functions & Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and complete specific audit assignments in consultation with support of Head Central Functions & Shared Services according to approved audit plan within the defined timelines.
• Participate and contribute in the risk assessment process for Central Functions & Shared Services audit areas and document quality recommendations and control issues identified.
• Participate in the development of risk based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
• Review the systems established to assess compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations and report whether the organization is in compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of the risk management systems in place within Central Functions & Shared Services.
• Develop in consultation with the Head Central Functions & Shared Services appropriate audit tests and programs aimed at achieving the desired audit objectives.
• Report on audit findings on key control deficiencies, non-compliance with procedures and management policies and regulatory requirements among others, on audit areas reviewed.
• Carry out the identified continuous monitoring reviews and report on the results within agreed intervals.
• Follow up of audit issue action plans as per stakeholder engagement agreements and track to completion within agreed timelines.
• Follow up recommendations and issue action plans logged from previous audits to ensure their timely closure.
• Support colleagues by sharing expertise with members supporting Central Functions & Shared Services assurance.
• Maintain pro-active approach to risk assessment through market intelligence, continuous engagements with stakeholders to understand business dynamics through data analytics.
• Delays in execution of audit work should be escalated in a timely manner to Management.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by Management.

Skills & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in business / related field from a recognized university
• ACCA/CPA finalist
• Membership of ICPAK /ACCA in good standing is preferred
• Membership of IIA/ISACA in good standing is preferred
• Five years’ experience in internal audit or related environment
• Innovation; able to keep up with trends of meeting the demands of internal and external customers and controls thereof
• Collaboration; forms business partnerships that help drive the Bank’s Assurance Agenda
• Multi-tasking; able to manage several concurrent audit assignments and prioritise demands
• Flexibility and adaptability; ability to keep pace with latest trends in addition to new audit requirements
• Excellent communication skills; articulate in communicating to both internal and external stakeholders both at all levels
• Analytical; capable of managing numerous information sources and providing data analysis reports to senior management
• Business Acumen/ commercial awareness; ability to assess business strategies, alignment and implementation plans
• Good knowledge of Banking laws and regulations
• Analytical thinking capability
• Report writing and communication skills
• Stakeholder Management