BPC Africa is one of the leading consulting firms in the East, Central and Southern Africa Region.
Our vision is to deliver best value that business and people can find through partnering in Strategy, Organization and People.
Our client, a financial institution and a well-established market leader in the industry, seeks to engage with a professional, dynamic and self-respecting talent in the position of: –
Position Title: Senior Manager – Internal Audit
Main Purpose of the Job: Develop, Implement and review financial audit policies, processes & procedures by providing independent and objective views and insights on the effectiveness of organization systems and controls for management, risk mitigation and overall compliance within the Bank.
This position will mainly focus on the FINANCIAL CLUSTER.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Identifying key processes of risk within the financial cluster and lead in designing the organization’s risk management, control and governance plan to achieve the sections objectives.
2. Leading the audit planning process while adopting a risk-based approach and execution, detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities for Business and Financial audits.
3. Ensure that the Internal Audit reports within finance cluster are clear and concise, identify root causes with practical solutions and ultimately provide value to management.
4. Develop, execute and continuously evaluate comprehensive risk-based audit plans on operational and financial processes and effectiveness of internal controls.
5. Ensure overall quality and consistent risk mitigation measures while adhering to departmental and professional standards.
6. Participate in preparation of Group, Management and Board papers capturing the key risk parameters as agreed on.
7. Drive the use of Audit Management tools and systems as part of the audit process.
8. Lead in the process of attracting, hiring, and retaining a team (financial auditors) of high-performing audit professionals who possess outstanding knowledge, experience, ethics, and integrity.
9. Ability to manage, coach and develop team members towards achieving departmental targets and contribute to overall business performance.
10. Drive adherence to the internal audit processes service level agreements to ensure timely completion of engagement and adherence to legislative standards.
11. Recommend and implement adoption of new professional standards, codes of practice & policies, legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology.
12. Liaise with External Auditors, various departments and legislated and governance institutions to facilitate provision of required information during inspections.
Job Skills & Person Competencies:
✓ Excellent understanding of Accounting, Finance, Auditing and Business operations
✓ Risk assessment skills
✓ Demonstrate high levels of integrity and maintain high work professionalism
✓ Analytical skills with attention to detail
✓ Planning & Organizational skills
✓ Ability to work under pressure
✓ Problem identification and solution skills
✓ Exemplary communication skills (including oral, written, report writing and presentations),
✓ Leading and supervising Skills
Academic & Professional Qualifications
✓ Bachelors’ Degree in Business related studies – MBA desirable
✓ 6-8 years of experience of which 2 must be related to the position and industry (financial/banking)
✓ Fluency in the use of Audit tools & Systems in the financial institutions
✓ A member of professional body /-Institute of Internal Auditor
✓ Relevant Professional Qualification -Certified Internal Auditor will be considered.
How to Apply
Qualifying candidates to share most current CV to:
talentsearch@bpc.co.ke
ON OR BEFORE 28TH JULY 2022
Tel: +254 712 316 877
www.bpc.co.ke
(Only Qualifying & Shortlisted candidates will be contacted)