Audit Manager

Job Purpose
To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services by ensuring that there is a systematic and disciplined approach to internal controls, corporate governance and risk management processes to achieve the bank’s vision and mission.

MAIN DUTIES

• Develop a strategic internal audit process aimed at addressing key business strategies and risks for the bank.
• Plans financial, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews and audits
• Performs internal audits.
• Development and implement a risk based Internal Audit Plan.
• Conducts branch and departmental risk assessments and identifies controls to mitigate risks.
• Review the implementation of Internal audit control systems and compliance thereof across all departments..
• Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement to mitigate risks.
• Performs an independent evaluation on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, governance and risk management processes.
• Exercises sound business judgment, prioritises risks and ensures they are handled at appropriate levels.
• Contribute, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with external auditors.
• Contribute ,as appropriate in the bank inspection and supervision by the RBZ
• Assist the Audit Committee in evaluating and improving risk management control and corporate governance systems.

Knowledge and Experience:

• An in-depth understanding of banking and microfinance retail business will be an added advantage.
• Strong market analysis and business opportunity identification.
• Good general knowledge of various banking operations and banking products/instruments.
• 5 years auditing experience of which at least 2 years must have been at management level
• Results Oriented – meet deadlines on assignments, can handle multiple demands.
• Should possess analytical, planning and organizing skills; high attention to detail and high level of integrity and assertiveness
• Effective team leadership,
• Good networking, presentation and report writing skills.
• Effective Relationship building and management skills
• Good interpersonal skills and effective time management.
• Good understanding of the regulatory and legal framework.
• Excellent in communication, negotiation, interpersonal and crisis management.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of stakeholders with varying requirements.
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers and ability to work under pressure.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Accounting or Business Administration is a must.
• Professional Qualifications such as CA or CIA/CISA is an added advantage.
• A Masters in Business Administration or equivalent is an added advantage