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Minimum Requirements
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Qualifications & Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CIA) is preferred.
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4 -7 years of experience in auditing role
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Experience in the banking and financial services environment will be an advantage.
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Ability to travel across Africa
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Knowledge of internal audit principles, standards, internal control environment
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Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices is advantageous
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Understanding of Financial Crime and Compliance legislation, compliance procedures and standards
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Focus on improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Responsibilities:
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Contribute to the developing and implementing an annual audit plan.
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Plan and execute internal audits as per audit plan, including determining audit objectives and scope, identifying and assessing risks.
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Develop audit programs, and ensure compliance with internal audit work paper standards for each audit.
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Identify all significant control weaknesses and appropriately communicate these weaknesses to management timeously.
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Prepare reports containing observations, comments and recommendations based on carried out work.
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Present findings at audit meetings.
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Ensure the ongoing monitoring of management’s corrective action plans until resolution.
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Identify the need for follow-up audits based on risks identified during an internal audit and maintain the audit plan.
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Monitor and investigate cash variances for all branches daily.
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Provide input into Manco monthly reports to reflect internal audit activities and outcomes.
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Monitors appropriate measures for the prevention of fraud and elimination of conditions inductive to fraudulent actions.
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Assist in developing & implementing a whistle-blower hotline.
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Perform any other tasks as required.
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