Internal Audit Manager

About the role

Standard Bank is hiring a full-time Internal Audit Manager in Nairobi, Kenya. The manager runs risk assessments, financial controls and audit evaluations, 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 to 7 years of experience in internal or 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

• Data analysis and interpretation, including IT controls.
• Audit project management, audit engagement leadership, stakeholder management and report writing.
• Experience with data analytics and audit technology tools (ACL, IDEA, Power BI, SQL or equivalent).
• Knowledge of AI-driven data analytics and automation tools is an added advantage.

The role is advertised through a corporate staffing partner; interested candidates can apply through the listing.