Job Objective
Build a strong audit and compliance environment and ensure zero-level fraud, improve value for money, and provide compliance, advisory and decision support services to the audit function in the country.
Roles & Responsibilities
Participate in the formulation, design and revision of the Bank’s corporate audit strategy.
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control audit activities of the country office.
Ensure adherence and compliance to Policy/Procedure/Regulatory Compliance.
Create and improve homogenous Compliance Culture in respect of Audit issues
Build a strong KYC-compliant environment in all products/activities.
Continuous improvement in the Bank’s independent Control Standards and techniques.
Review of the integrity and reliability of all transactions as reflected in GL accounts.
Ensure prompt and qualitative rendition of relevant reports as may be required by the Country Head of Audit.
Conduct prompt investigation of frauds, disciplinary issues, whistle-blowing cases and other irregularities that come to the knowledge of the unit.
Ensure proper institution of Controls in all products and services given in the Bank.
Ensure prompt follow-up of open audit exceptions.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Country Head, Audit.
Key Performance Indicators
100% achievement of the audit plan.
Timeliness presenting audit reports [3 days after the exit meeting for full audits; 2 days for spot checks].
Zero tolerance for low-quality audit reports [Number of audit-related issues detected by regulators and external auditors, but not initially identified by Audit]
Regularization of Regulators/External Auditors/Group Audit exceptions
Compliance with prompt reporting, escalation, and monitoring of critical business issues through weekly and monthly audit and control dashboards
Zero tolerance for income loss.
Zero tolerance for fraud.
Job Requirements
First degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
Masters and/or Professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA(K).
Minimum of two (2) years cognate experience
Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge
Core Business Processes
Data Gathering and Analysis
Regulatory compliance
Industry Knowledge
Banking Operations
Technology
Internal Control/Audit
Product/Service Knowledge
Business Risk Management
Credit Analysis
Accounting and Tax
Skill/Competencies
Facilitation/Knowledge Sharing
Professionalism/Interpersonal Relationship
Career Development Conscious
Systemic thinking/Innovation
Good Communication
Problem-Solving
Multitasking
Time Management/ Prioritization
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