Job Title: Internal Audit Officer
Hiring Organization: Consolidated
Bank of Kenya
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Banking
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/20/2024
Reporting
to the Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Officer will be responsible
for providing independent and objective assurance and consulting services
designed to add value and improve the Bank’s operations and performance
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Conduct
assurance reviews of the assigned banking operations and functional activities.
Evaluate
the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over those
operations.
Evaluate
organizational units to ensure that they are performing their planning,
accounting, custodial, risk management and control activities in compliance
with applicable policies and procedures in a manner that is consistent with the
bank’s mission and regulatory frameworks.
Assist/participate
in the preparation of annual audit plan.
Plan and
execute assigned engagements in accordance with accepted auditing standards.
Report
engagement observation and make practical recommendations for corrective action
to address unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing costs.
Perform
special assignments as requested by management from time to time.
Qualifications
and Competencies
Holder of
bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics from a recognized
university.
Must
possess professional qualifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Kenya.
Possession
of professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage.
Should be
a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK), Institute of
Internal Auditors, (IIA) or any other relevant professional body
Should
have a minimum of 5 (five) years’ relevant working experience in internal
auditing in a financial institution or professional firm.
Should
have working knowledge of Computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and ACL
audit software will be added advantage.
Should
have in depth knowledge of IFRSs, IIA Standards and banking industry regulatory
framework.
Should
have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the
organization.
How To
Apply
Qualified
and interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their
application in HARD COPIES quoting the title of the position applied for on the
cover letter and envelope, together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and the contact information of three referees to:
The Head
of Human Resources Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited P.O. Box 51133 – 00200
NAIROBI
All
applications should be sent through the above address ONLY, and received no
later than 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 3rd April 2024. Only selected candidates
will be contacted.