Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

National Bank of Kenya
 
Position Title: Internal Auditor
 
Job Ref No.HR/03/16

Division: Internal Audit Division
 
Reporting to:Manager, Operations Audit

Position scope: Responsible for offering an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the banks operations. 

Support the Bank in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes within the Bank Operations.
Key responsibilities:
  • Participate in developing risk–based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
  • Participate in the preparation of the annual budgets and expenditure monitoring and control
  • Prepare operational audit programs ensuring they include sufficient and relevant audit tests.
  • Perform audit assignments with focus on policies, regulatory compliance and business process controls.
  • Provide consulting services to the Bank business process improvements for efficient and lean Bank Operations
  • Participate in developing risk based audit processes and aligning them to ensure a quality audit process that results in value addition to the overall Bank’s objective
  • Participate in developing an Internal Audit framework that would result in effective risk management, control and sound governance processes within the Bank Operations
  • Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested
  • Prepare main Audit, Executive Summary and Board Paper reports after each audit assignment.
  • Discuss audit findings and recommendations with Branch and Unit Managers and report significant risk control issues
  • Provide an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the Bank.
  • Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports via the audit issues risk management register
Key Performance Indicators:
  • Identify/report revenue leakages & cost saving
  • Quality audits & processes
  • Compliance to Internal and regulatory policies
Work Relationships:
 
Internal
  • Divisional heads
  • Line Managers
  • Branch Managers
  • Internal Audit team
External
  • External Auditors
  • CBK Inspectors/Auditors
Skills & Experience:
 
Essential
  • Finance/ Business Related University Degree
  • Professional Accountancy qualifications [CPA (K), ACCA]
  • Minimum 5 years exposure in Bank operations and business processes
  • Project management skills will be an added advantage
  • Advanced Analytical skills and ability to use Analytical tools
  • Good understanding of information systems controls and techniques for evaluating such controls, concept of risk and risk assessment.
  • Adequate understanding of diverse information systems environment and architecture, software, computer operations and systems lifecycle.
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of CAATS/auditing software e.g. EXCEL, ACL, IDEA
  • Prowess in written and verbal communication, numerical, analytical and report writing skills.
  • Team player
Desirable
  • A good understanding & experience in Credit Operations
  • Project management skills
  • Membership to ICPAK, ACCA
How to Apply:
 
Send your CV and application letter clearly indicating the position title on the subject line to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by 20th April 2016. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.