Internal Auditor

About the Role

To perform independent internal audits to identify underlying business risks, evaluate the adequacy and reliability of internal controls, and recommend practical corrective actions that enhance service delivery and maximize shareholder value.

Key Accountabilities

• To plan and conduct / execute / carry out the internal audit reviews of all the business functions within the company with a view to identifying risks and recommend corrective actions that go towards improving the business control environment.
• Generate quality audit reports on findings for reporting to management highlighting exceptions noted with recommendations for improvements. 
• Following up on corrective measures to ensure the corrective actions are undertaken as agreed for both internal and external audit / inspection reports by regulators i.e. PWC and CBK.
• To review policies and procedures to ensure they are adequate and minimize risks by building in internal controls within the internal procedures and policies.
• Maintenance and archiving of audit reports and audit working papers for internal audit assignments.
• To review and advise on any new process, product features, policies, procedures and services to ensure adequacy and suitability.
• Conduct investigations to identify any lapses or fraudulent transactions as and when required with a view to recommending further controls to avoid future losses. 
• Peer review of the audit reports to ensure they capture all the relevant value adding issues and are understood by all the stakeholders.

Principal Outputs for this role

• Approved risk‑based audit plans and completed audit assignments
• Clear, concise, and value‑adding audit reports
• Timely follow‑up reports on audit issues and corrective actions
• Advisory inputs on new products, processes, and policies
• Investigation reports with practical control recommendations
• Properly documented and archived audit working papers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field
• CPA (Part II or above)
• CISA and/or CIA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in an internal audit function within a financial institution or an external audit firm

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Strong accounting and auditing skills
• Proficiency in IT and audit analytics
• Practical experience using CAAT tools (e.g. ACL)
• Working knowledge of electronic working paper tools (e.g. TeamMate)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

General Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Adaptability to working in different environments and locations
• Effective report‑writing and presentation skills