Thematic Process Audit Manager

Description

Equity Bank is a leading Financial Services Institution operating in Kenya. Our diversified business spans banking, insurance, technology and social enterprise, enabling us to deliver integrated solutions that drive inclusive growth at scale. Our business model is anchored on a distinctive Tri-Engine framework— Social, Economic and Sustainability, which systematically strengthens value-chains, empowers communities and delivers long-term social and economic impact.

Our purpose, “Transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation,” guides every our strategic decision. We are driven by a bold vision “to be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa,” and this ambition is embedded in our culture through our core values of professionalism, integrity, creativity and innovation, teamwork, unity of purpose, respect and effective corporate governance (PICTURE).

Our growth and impact agenda is clearly defined and operationalized through the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP), which serves as the strategic blueprint for sustainable expansion and long-term value creation across the continent.

Job Purpose Statement

This role will be responsible for leading and executing audits across various departments and functions within the Bank, focusing on leveraging data analytics and IT systems to enhance internal controls and risk management.

Key Accountabilities

• Performing risk assessments during annual planning as well as engagement planning.
• Leading thematic audit engagements from Internal Audit Plan, including all aspects of audit planning, scoping, fieldwork reporting and monitoring of agreed recommendations within specific time budgets and in accordance with the Bank's Internal Audit procedures and quality parameters.
• Ensuring that sufficient audit work is done to satisfy audit objectives and that the findings are supported by sufficient, reliable, and relevant audit evidence.
• Presenting the results of thematic audit and advisory engagement via clear and concise written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis.
• Contributing to the development of Internal Audit’s team technical knowledge and methodologies through coaching, appraising and quality assurance activities.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of Internal Audit systems, processes, tools, templates, and methodology which support the provision of best practice internal audit service. This will include ensuring adoption of TeamMate, available audit tools and leveraging on Bank’s core systems to drive efficient, effective, and quality audits assignment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Certification: Full CPA (K) or CIA equivalent professional certification.
• Technical Tools: Proficiency in Alteryx, Teammate, and Power BI for advanced data analytics.
• At least 7 years of internal or external audit experience gained from reputable institutions, preferably in Banking or big 4 Audit Firm.

Critical Skills & Competences

• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, and control frameworks
• Good knowledge of the banking industry and the regulatory framework
• Experience in performing large and complex audits
• Good understanding of IT general controls, information security principles, and application controls.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify patterns and trends.
• Working knowledge of audit documentation tools
• Strong project management abilities, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and
• Demonstrate ability to prepare timely, constructive and actionable audit and risk assessment reports.
• Results oriented and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of Audit standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).