Audit Manager at Equity Bank Kenya

The Audit Manager is responsible for managing internal audit assignments in accordance with the approved annual audit plan. The Audit Manager will be responsible for the identification and reporting on all significant control weaknesses, through the application of a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes within the Bank.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with the Bank 's strategic objectives and risk profile.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with the Bank
• Identifying skills and competencies required to deliver the annual plan and being responsive to the rapidly changing risk profile of the Bank.
• Taking ownership, responsibility for his/her portfolio and engaging with the business actively before, during and after the audit.
• Allocate the assignments under the internal audit plan to respective audit teams in liaison with the General Manager.
• Oversee audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to Senior Management.
• Review draft reports, provide feedback on the quality of the reports, draft findings and additional areas to be analysed.
• On a monthly basis, prepare briefs on audit status in terms of coverage and emerging issues to the General Manager.
• Regularly meet with departmental heads to present audit findings and agree on corrective actions and timelines for implementation.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Assist the General Manager to prepare Board Papers as required.
• Undertaking performance evaluation, training and development of internal audit staff and ensuring quality standards are upheld. The Manager will ensure that staff are appraised (at least quarterly) and the results discussed with the General Manager.
• Ensure Audit staff engage in continuous knowledge development regarding banking sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Induction of new staff into the department.
• Provide administrative support to audit staff as required.
• Perform administrative roles assigned by the GM from time to time.
• Leverage technology throughout all audit and administrative processes with a goal to maximize efficiency and improve audit effectiveness.
• Mentor, train and develop audit staff.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or business administration.
• Masters will be an added advantage
• CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• Proficiency with CAATs like Alteryx, TeamMate, PowerBI.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office applications.

CRITICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCES

• At least 8 years internal or external audit experience gained from reputable institutions.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the internal audit process, internal controls and risk assessment.
• Great customer focus skills and attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and to adapt to fast changing environment.