Job Summary

Reporting to the Group Internal Audit Manager, the Finance and Operations Auditor support the evaluation and improvement of financial and operational processes by strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance and identifying risks and inefficiencies while contributing to continuous improvement across the organization.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the execution of the annual audit plan for financial and operational audits
• Conduct audit fieldwork, including data collection, analysis and testing of controls
• Review financial records, transactions and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate operational processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Identify and report audit findings, risks and control weaknesses.
• Prepare clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper audit documentation and working papers.
• Collaborate with different departments to gather information and support audits
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Competencies Required

• Strong analytical skills with ability to pay attention to details;
• Ability to observe and understand business processes and derive actionable insights
• Self-driven individual with ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism;
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver to strict deadlines.

Requisite Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science or a related field.
• Professional Qualifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) &  CPA(K) is required, CIA will be an added advantage;
• At least 2-4 years relevant experience in in internal or external audit preferably in the Insurance or the Financial services industry.
• Excellent Computer skills with hands on experience in Excel and Audit Software (e.g. ACL, Case Ware IDEA, SQL).