Internal Audit Department,Burundi.Audit Manager

• Job Identification: 565
• Locations : Avenue Pierre Ngendandumwe, P.O Box 6119, BI
• Posting Date: 05/09/2023, 05:28 PM
• Apply Before: 05/25/2023, 05:28 PM
• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• •    Run internal audits to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, efficiency of operations, and compliance with regulatory guidelines and regulations.
• •    Work closely with internal clients at all levels in developing audit findings and recommendations regarding business process optimization, internal control and compliance. 
• •    Performs complex testing procedures.
• •    Direct and supervise the design and successful execution of audits included in the internal audit plan and provide strategic and proactive consultation in identifying risk exposures and in evaluating solutions for internal control weaknesses and regulatory compliance issues.
• •    Review key internal audit work papers, including planning documents and audit reports, to ensure clear identification and communication of risks and issues prior to presentation to senior management.
• •    Provide a thoughtful, risk-based perspective, assist the Head of Internal Audit in parts of the internal audit program including, but not limited to, risk assessment, audit plan development, audit plan execution, continuous monitoring, and project reviews.
• •    In coordination with the IT audit team, promote the increased use of data analytics techniques to evaluate large data sets for trends and anomalies.
• •    Address issues during the internal audit process by gathering facts, developing potential solutions, determining the best solutions, and implementing an action plan to solve the problem.
• •    Evaluate the adequacy and timeliness of management's response and the corrective action taken on all significant weaknesses noted in the report.
• •    Participate and/or lead special audits as requested by Executive Management or the Audit Committee according to the Internal Audit Charter and Policies and Procedures.
• •    In absence of the Head of Internal Audit, manage the internal audit team ensuring work is performed in accordance with IIA standards and is consistent with the Internal Audit Charter and Policies and Procedures.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• •    University degree in business administration - Finance, Accounting, Audit, Economic Sciences, etc.
• •    Professional qualification in CPA/ACCA, CIA or sitting final exams is an added advantage. 
• •    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal and external Audit including people management 
• •    Strong planning capabilities and working relationship with external co-sourcing provider and internal lines of businesses.
• •    A good understanding of market & operational risk should be demonstrated.
• •    Excellent analytical must also have strong attention to detail.
• •    Effective business writing and professional communication skills.
• •    Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competencies in championing high performance.
• •    Ability to work closely with various Business Units whilst retaining independence.

About Us

KCB Group is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 – and all KCB’s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation, National Bank of Kenya, and all associated companies. The holding company was set up to among other things to enhance the Group’s capacity to access unrestricted capital and also enable investment in new ventures outside banking regulations, achieve operational and strategic autonomy for the Group’s operating entities and enhance corporate governance across the Group and oversight in the management of subsidiaries. Related documentation:  Group Name Change,   Name Change Certificate,  KCB Advise on Non-Operating Holding Company,  KCB Group Structure,  Kenya Gazette Notice.