Audit Manager at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

The role supports the Head of Audit in assisting the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the Faulu Microfinance bank.

The role will be responsible for execution of audits within Faulu Microfinance Bank including the branch network across the country. Key areas of audit shall include; Banking operations, Credit, Treasury, Finance and other supporting functions and processes

• Manages, administers and executes audits for the bank per the approved audit plan.
• Helps the business to deliver strategic initiatives successfully by focusing on the significant risks, both existing and emerging.
• Delivers audit assignments on time & in accordance with the Group Internal Audit (GIA) methodology.
• Understands the risk profile of the business, gains and applies extensive industry knowledge in the various business lines.
• Provides independent opinion on risk & control environment for the various business units or processes.
• Engages with business unit process owners to agree on audit deliverables (risk assessments, control workshops and adequacy assessments), timeframes and issues audit findings in relation to work done.
• Challenges and influences the relevant executives to improve the governance, risk management and control culture.
• Manages staff within area of responsibility including budgets.
• Meets key customers to gain a better understanding of business expectations.
• Provides clients with an understanding of audit expectations.
• Contributes to developmental interventions and on the job coaching.

Skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree (BCom Hons): Accounting