JOB PURPOSE

• The Internal Audit Officer will be responsible for conducting independent and objective audits to assess adequacy and effectiveness o f the risk management framework, Compliance program, internal controls and governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in preparation of risk based annual plan and preparing audit programs for audit assignments.
• Developing appropriate audit tests to achieve the desired audit objectives for each assignment and obtaining well documented audit evidence and conclusions through detailed working papers.
• Plan and execute assigned engagements in accordance with accepted auditing standards.
• Ensuring performance of quality audits and production of timely internal audit reports with practical and agreeable corrective actions.
• Follow up with management to ensure that management actions have been effectively implemented and continuously engage with stakeholders to ensure agreed corrective actions have been effectively implemented.
• Carry out special audits and/or investigations and other special assignments as may be required by management from time to time.
• Evaluating adequacy of enterprise risk management framework and recommend for areas of improvement.
• Carryout continuous audits by conducting periodic tests and data analysis on the bank’s transactions.
• Lead in scheduling and conducting branch surprise checks and cash counts.
• To perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization goals and objective

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Holder of bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or a related filed.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finalist. CIA qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 (Three) years’ hands-on experience in internal auditing in a financial institution or a professional audit firm.
• Proficiency in data analytics and problem-solving skills
• Should have in depth knowledge of IFRSs, IIA Standards and banking industry regulatory framework.
• Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability
• Has a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to multitask.
• A fast learner
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good marketing and People management skills
• Must be self-driven; possess excellent administrative, communication and interpersonal
• skills, strong organization, and negotiation skills.