KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determine internal audit scope for assigned areas and develop effective audit plans to align with Bank Strategy.
Serve as an objective and independent advisor to business functions by providing assurance that operations and processes conform to current KCB group policies and procedures, regulatory requirements as well as applicable legislation.
Identify and evaluate significant risk exposures and contribute to the improvement of risk management and control systems.
Ensure audits are performed in accordance with the Internation Professional Practices Framework IPPF and the bank’s internal audit methodology.
Maintain respectful and effective communications and relationships with key stakeholders pre, during and post audit assignments to ensure alignment of audit objectives to Bank strategy.
Prepare and present quality audit reports that communicate audit findings and recommendations to the audit clients.
Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations, identifying and reporting any gaps that may derail implementation of audit recommendations.
Provide advisory services to management on risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing as well as developments in the Banking industry and business environments that would inform the quality of the audit and quality assurance.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

Education Bachelor’s degree Law LL.B RQ
Professional Qualifications Legal, Accounting, Internal Audit and Risk qualifications e.g. Diploma in Law/ CPA K/ ACCA/ CISA/ CIA RQ
Master’s degree Law or related field AA

Experience

Detail Minimum No of Years Need Type[2]

Experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management 4 ES
Audit or risk assurance 2 ES
Banking/ financial services 3 DE
Stakeholder Management 2 ES
People management 2 DE