Job Summary

On behalf of our client, a Microfinance Bank, we are seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance and advisory support on risk management, internal controls, governance, and operational effectiveness.

The successful candidate will plan and conduct internal audits, assess financial, operational, and IT processes, identify control weaknesses, prepare audit reports, follow up on audit recommendations, and support the organization in strengthening its internal control and governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: Lead the planning, execution, and completion of assigned internal audit engagements in line with approved audit plans and standards.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments, audit testing, and reviews of financial, operational, and IT processes to identify control weaknesses and areas of risk.
• Reporting: Prepare clear and practical audit findings, recommendations, and reports, and present key issues to management.
• Follow-up: Monitor and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Special Assignments: Support special audits, investigations, and other audit assignments as directed by Internal Audit Management.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain effective working relationships with management, external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to improving internal audit processes, internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance across the organization.
• Other Duties: Perform any other duties and projects as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, or CFE is an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within the financial services or microfinance sector.
• Technical Knowledge: Good knowledge of internal controls, risk management, financial processes, IFRS, and internal auditing standards.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
  • Ability to identify risks, evaluate controls, and provide practical recommendations.
  • Good planning, organization, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively under deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel and commitment to continuous professional development.

Note: This position is urgently available, and applications are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible.

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of assigned internal audit engagements in line with approved audit plans and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, audit testing, and reviews of financial, operational, and IT processes to identify control weaknesses and areas of risk.
• Prepare clear and practical audit findings, recommendations, and reports, and present key issues to management.
• Monitor and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Support special audits, investigations, and other audit assignments as directed by Internal Audit Management.
• Maintain effective working relationships with management, external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to improving internal audit processes, internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance across the organization.
• Perform any other duties and projects as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.

• Good knowledge of internal controls, risk management, financial processes, IFRS, and internal auditing standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
• Ability to identify risks, evaluate controls, and provide practical recommendations.
• Good planning, organization, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively under deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and commitment to continuous professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, or CFE is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within the financial services or microfinance sector.