Manager, Assurance

About the role

I&M Bank is hiring a Manager, Assurance for a full-time management position in Nairobi, Kenya. The roleholder delivers the approved annual assurance audit plan and oversees the quality of audit work and the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the annual assurance audit plan in line with policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Review the adequacy of planning work such as document reviews, prior reports, data analysis, interviews, risk assessment and sampling, and prepare a planning document with the Chief Audit Executive.
• Evaluate audit tests so they address identified risks and objectives, and monitor them for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform quality assurance so evidence and working papers support audit findings, root causes, risks, recommendations and conclusions.
• Conduct special audits and audits of functions or processes undergoing significant change, and highlight key weaknesses and risks before report approval.
• Lead follow-up on post-exit clarifications and management actions, and attend BAC meetings to present reports.
• Determine training needs with the team and maintain good relationships with audit clients.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related course.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); additional certifications such as CISA, CIAQA, CCNA or CISSP are an added advantage.
• Memberships in ICPAK, IIA or ISACA are listed.
• Over seven years of relevant experience, including at least three years in a senior management role in a similar-sized organization.

Required skills

• Planning and organizational skills, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders.
• Strong ethics, excellent judgment and strong commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of banking and risk.

The application deadline is 15 November 2026.