Manager, Audit - Credit, Treasury & Legal Audit

Reporting to the audit manager, the role will provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes to add value and improve organization’s operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine internal audit scope for assigned areas and develop effective audit plans to align with Bank Strategy.
• Serve as an objective and independent advisor to business functions by providing assurance that operations and processes conform to current KCB group policies and procedures, regulatory requirements as well as applicable legislation.
• Identify and evaluate significant risk exposures and contribute to the improvement of risk management and control systems.
• Ensure audits are performed in accordance with the Internation Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and the bank’s internal audit methodology.
• Maintain respectful and effective communications and relationships with key stakeholders pre, during and post audit assignments to ensure alignment of audit objectives to Bank strategy.
• Prepare and present quality audit reports that communicate audit findings and recommendations to the audit clients.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations, identifying and reporting any gaps that may derail implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide advisory services to management on risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing as well as developments in the Banking industry and business environments that would inform the quality of the audit and quality assurance.

The Person

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

• Bachelor's degree from recognized university.
• Professional qualifications in Accounting, Internal Audit and Risk qualifications e.g. CPA (K)/ ACCA/ CISA/ CIA is required.
• A master’s degree in business or related field will be added advantage.

• At least 4 years’ experience with at least:
   
  • 4 years’ experience in General Audit.
  • 3 years’ experience in banking operations or external auditing a financial institution.
  • 3 years’ experience in Data Analytics.
  • 3 years’ experience in automated auditing tools and documentation platforms.
  • 2 years’ experience in Stakeholder Management.
  • 2 years’ experience in People management.
  • 2 years’ experience in multi-country audit experience.

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.