Senior Audit Manager at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

• The role supports the Group Head of Audit, East Africa in assisting the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the Old Mutual Group.
• The role will be responsible for execution of audit assignments at Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya (OMGIK) and other entities within Old Mutual East Africa.

Key Deliverables:

• Deliver multiple audit assignments on time, and in accordance with the Group Internal Audit (GIA) methodology.
• Participate in development and implementation of risk-based audit plans.
• Understand the risk profile of the business, gain and apply extensive industry knowledge in the various business lines.
• Engage with business units/ process owners to agree on audit deliverables (risk assessments, control workshops and adequacy assessments) and timeframes and document findings.
• Challenge and influence the relevant executives to improve the governance, risk and control culture, and offer advisory services.
• Specific focus will be placed on providing assurance and advisory to the insurance business and ensuring effective management of key risks including operational, reporting, and compliance risks.  
• Champion data analytics and Continuous Audit Monitoring (CAM).
• Conduct/assist in conducting Information systems audits as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including the Board Audit Committee, Senior Management, Risk Officers, among others.
• Meet key customers to gain a better understanding of business expectations.
• Provide clients with an understanding of audit expectations.
• Contribute to developmental interventions and on the job coaching.
• Help the business to deliver the strategic initiatives successfully by focusing on the most significant risks, both existing and emerging, and the most significant strategic initiatives being undertaken.
• Understand the risk profile of the business.
• Gain and apply extensive industry knowledge in auditing.
• Contribute to developmental interventions and on the job coaching.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, etc. are an added advantage.
• Minimum of eight years relevant experience in the internal audit function and / or external audit function. 
• Experience in the Insurance, Banking or Financial services industry is an added advantage.
• Experience or knowledge in IT audits, advanced data analytics and reporting on systemic/strategic risks will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience of managing projects and teams is an added advantage.