Internal Auditor

Principle Accountabilities

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 Outcomes

• 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

Key Competencies and Skills

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

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Academic & Professional

• Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field
• CPA (Part II or above)
• CISA and/or CIA will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in an internal audit function within a financial institution or an external audit firm