Audit Manager Commercial Functions & Branch Network

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and complete specific audit assignments in consultation with the Head,
  
• Commercial Functions & Branch Network Audits according to approved audit plan within the defined timelines.
  
• Participate and contribute in the risk assessment process for Commercial Functions & Branch Network 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
  
• Commercial Functions & Branch Network functions.
  
• Develop in consultation with the Head Commercial Functions & Branch Network
  
• Audits 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.
  
• Support colleagues by sharing expertise with members supporting Commercial Functions & Branch Network assurance.
  
• Maintain pro-active approach to risk assessment through market intelligence, continuous engagements with stakeholders to understand business dynamics through data analytics.
  
• Escalate in a timely manner to Head of Commercial Functions & Branch Network Audits any unreasonable delays in execution of audit work.
  
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Audit 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 (5) years’ experience in internal audit or related risk, control or governance work related environments.
  
• 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.