Internal Auditor at UAP OLD MUTUAL GROUP

Job description

Role Overview

The role supports the Group Head of Audit in assisting the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the UAP-Old Mutual Group.

The role will be responsible for execution of audit assignments across all the UAP-Old Mutual business operations in East Africa that include; Investments, Properties, Short term and Long term Insurance.

Key Result Areas

• To execute audits for UAP-Old Mutual entities in East Africa.
• To deliver multiple audit assignments in accordance with the Group Internal Audit (GIA) methodology.
• Participate in development and implementation of risk based audit plans.
• To understand the risk profile of the business, gain and apply extensive industry knowledge in the various business lines.
• Provide independent opinion on risk & control environment for the various business units or processes.
• Engage with business unit process owners to agree on audit deliverables (risk assessments, control workshops and adequacy assessments) and timeframes and issues findings in relation to work done.
• Challenge and influence the relevant executives to improve the governance, risk and control culture.
• Meet key customers to gain a better understanding of business expectations.
• Provide clients with an understanding of GIA expectations.
• Contribute to developmental interventions and on the job coaching.

Required qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CISA, CIA).
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in the internal audit function and / or external audit function.
• Experience in the financial services industry is an added advantage.