Internal Audit Manager

About the role

Standard Bank Group, an Africa-focused financial services group, is hiring an Internal Audit Manager in Nairobi. The role executes the audit process effectively within stakeholder environments, providing independent and objective assurance and advice that supports client-centred risk management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE or CAMS.
• 5-7 years of experience in internal/external audit, risk management, compliance or assurance within banking or financial services, including leadership experience.
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry and/or with audit firms.
• Strong understanding of Central Bank of Kenya prudential guidelines, banking regulations, AML/CFT requirements and financial crime risk management.

Required skills

• Experience analysing and interpreting data and understanding IT controls.
• Data analytics and audit technology tools such as ACL, IDEA, Power BI and SQL; knowledge of AI-driven analytics and automation is an added advantage.
• Advanced project management, audit engagement leadership, stakeholder management and report writing.
• Behavioural competencies: articulating information, checking things, documenting facts, examining information, interpreting data, team working and upholding standards.