Senior Manager, Operations Audit

Reporting to the Head, Operations Audit, the role holder will contribute to execution of the Operations Audits (OPSA) Audit plan and provide assurance as needed to KCB Bank Group Senior Management on the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes to add value and improve organizations operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Group-wide annual risk-based internal audit plan for bank operations for assigned entities.
• Facilitate and monitor the delivery of the Operations Audits (including Assurance and Advisory assignments); understanding the key audit issues arising and escalating any significant audit findings that remain unresolved.
• Perform risk assessments across assigned domain to identify significant risks or exposure related to internal controls and provide feedback and recommendations on business risks for improving operational efficiencies and processes.
• Provide expert audit advice to the Head of Operations Audit and to other Bank projects and functions as may be necessary.
• Ensure all risk-based audits across own domain are embedded with Global Internal Audit Standards and any other national standards, legislative requirements as well as regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a robust risk assessment process for documenting and communicating results of business risk assessment and audit plan for each function assigned to him or her.
• Work with Credit, Treasury & Legal Audit (CTLA) team and Information Systems Audit (ISA) team to achieve a wholistic approach to the assessment of risks, development and execution of audit plans.
• On a regular basis, proactively engage with senior management and other relevant stakeholders on improvement of risk management across the Group.
• Be responsible for a team of auditors, providing leadership to the team in the execution of the audit plans as well the team’s performance management and talent development.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree from recognized university.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA (K); ACCA; CISA; CIA is required.
• 8 years’ experience in General Audit with experience using Audit Management Software.
• 5 General Banking Operations.
• 3 years’ experience in Data Analytics.
• 3 years’ experience managing a team.
• Experience managing diverse caliber of stakeholders.

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

To be considered your application must be received by Friday 28^th March 2025

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.