Internal Audit Manager

Stanbic Bank Kenya is a leading financial institution established in 1958, offering a wide range of banking and financial services. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, it is part of the larger Standard Bank Group.

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for the effective execution of the audit process across various stakeholder environments. This position requires demonstrating a clear understanding of audit principles to independently and objectively provide assurance and advice, thereby facilitating client-centric risk management practices within the organization.

1. Possess a First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
2. Hold a professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or CAMS.
3. Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in internal or external audit, risk management, compliance, or assurance within the banking or financial services sector, including leadership experience.
4. Demonstrate experience in working with data, including analysis, interpretation, and understanding of IT controls.
5. Possess experience within the banking or financial services industry and/or previous experience with audit firms.
6. Exhibit a strong understanding of Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Prudential Guidelines, banking regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and financial crime risk management.
7. Be experienced in data analytics and audit technology tools such as ACL, IDEA, Power BI, or SQL.
8. Knowledge of AI-driven data analytics and automation tools, and their application in enhancing data-driven assurance, is an added advantage.
9. Possess advanced project management, audit engagement leadership, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
10. Demonstrate behavioral competencies in articulating information, checking things, documenting facts, examining information, interpreting data, team working, and upholding standards.
11. Exhibit technical competencies in audit project management, audit report writing, IA data analysis, IA technology application, internal auditing, and maintaining IA professional practices.