Senior Audit Manager

Job Description

The role supports the Group Head of Audit, East Africa in assisting the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the Old Mutual Group.
The role will be responsible for execution of audit assignments at Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya (OMGIK) and other entities within Old Mutual East Africa.

Key Deliverables:

Deliver multiple audit assignments on time, and in accordance with the Group Internal Audit (GIA) methodology.
Participate in development and implementation of risk-based audit plans.
Understand the risk profile of the business, gain and apply extensive industry knowledge in the various business lines.
Engage with business units/ process owners to agree on audit deliverables (risk assessments, control workshops and adequacy assessments) and timeframes and document findings.
Challenge and influence the relevant executives to improve the governance, risk and control culture, and offer advisory services.
Specific focus will be placed on providing assurance and advisory to the insurance business and ensuring effective management of key risks including operational, reporting, and compliance risks.  
Champion data analytics and Continuous Audit Monitoring (CAM).
Conduct/assist in conducting Information systems audits as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including the Board Audit Committee, Senior Management, Risk Officers, among others.
Meet key customers to gain a better understanding of business expectations.
Provide clients with an understanding of audit expectations.
Contribute to developmental interventions and on the job coaching.
Help the business to deliver the strategic initiatives successfully by focusing on the most significant risks, both existing and emerging, and the most significant strategic initiatives being undertaken.
Understand the risk profile of the business.
Gain and apply extensive industry knowledge in auditing.
Contribute to developmental interventions and on the job coaching.

Qualifications and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree.
Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, etc. are an added advantage.
Minimum of eight years relevant experience in the internal audit function and / or external audit function. 
Experience in the Insurance, Banking or Financial services industry is an added advantage.
Experience or knowledge in IT audits, advanced data analytics and reporting on systemic/strategic risks will be an added advantage.
Previous experience of managing projects and teams is an added advantage.

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