We are looking for a Deputy Manager - Internal Audit to be responsible in mitigating risks in the Credit unit in order to meet organizational goals and objectives.

Job Profile

• Perform audits for departments, branch credit, and other operational units to ensure compliance with established procedures, identify and mitigate potential risks, and verify that internal controls are consistently applied across all operational activities.
• Contribute towards achieving the Bank’s Audit agenda.
• Continuously update audit programs to integrate new bank instructions, regulations, directions, and key controls. Aim for ongoing improvement in the risk environment, including information security risk, by implementing effective controls to minimize operational and other losses for the bank.
• Prepare audit observations that highlight implications and provide feasible, cost-effective recommendations for corrective actions and qualitative improvements.
• Conduct support tasks of nature of testing key controls and share observations within the specified deadlines.
• Conduct/ support internal investigations assigned and submit findings to the AVP/ CIA
• Review procedure manuals and ensure all relevant risks have been identified and suitable & cost effective mitigants are incorporated.
• Be seen as an ambassador of the Internal Audit Department partnering the auditee in providing the relevant insight & guidance to resolve identified issues.

Special Skills

• Overall working knowledge in Credit analysis and Support services.
• Analytical skills to evaluate procedures and identify risks / suggest suitable and practical mitigants
• Excellent Communication and report writing skills, with the ability to detail findings in a methodical, logical and concise manner
• Ability to execute assigned tasks with minimum supervision and within the stipulated timeframe.
• Overall knowledge of Branch Banking and operational knowledge of various Retail and Corporate Banking products.
• A flair for data analytics.

Experience & Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a Bank / Financial Institution with experience in one or more of the following departments (i.e., Corporate Credit and/or Branch Credit, Credit Risk, Credit Management, Credit Services)
• Previous experience in internal/external auditing would be a distinct advantage

OR

• Four years’ experience in a Bank /Financial Institution with experience in one or more of the following departments (i.e., Corporate Credit and/or Branch Credit, Credit Risk, Credit Management, Credit Services)
• A part qualification in Banking (Completion of Certificate level of Banking Examination - CBF) or CIMA/CIM/ACCA/ACA (completion of the 2nd stage) Or completion of 2 years of a 3-year Degree Programme
• Previous experience in internal/external auditing would be a distinct advantage