Head Control Environment, Risk Assessment & Audit Readiness at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose

• Our purpose is transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation.
• This role is instrumental in maintaining a strong control environment, proactively managing risks, and ensuring the organization's readiness for internal and external audits

Job Responsibilities

• Design assess and implement appropriate controls, mitigation strategies to address identified risks and enhance the overall control environment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust control environment to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and industry standards.
• Evaluate, monitor, and report the effectiveness of existing controls and implement recommendations.
• Continuous review and assessment of existing controls to identify areas of improvement and optimization.
• Monitor the execution of the control sample tests (CST) and key risk indicators (KRI), Key Control Indicators (KCIs), to determine the appropriate testing frequency.
• Design and implement an audit socialization process.
• Develop and implement an audit readiness checklist.
• Design and implement a training program for control effectiveness, risk assessment and audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to control environment standards risk assessment and audit readiness protocols.

Qualifications
Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field. A master’s degree in a relevant discipline or relevant certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other risk and compliance certifications is a plus.

Knowledge And Experience Required

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal controls, risk management, or audit within a complex organizational structure.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing control frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring audit readiness across multiple business units.
• Strong knowledge of control environment frameworks, risk management processes, and audit methodologies.
• Proficiency in using risk assessment tools, audit management software, and data analytics platforms.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams, with a focus on driving control effectiveness and risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior management and build consensus across departments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify control weaknesses, assess risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies.