Audit Senior Manager
2026-03-06T07:56:15+00:00
Absa Bank Limited
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Banking
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Computer & IT
2026-03-12T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Absa Bank Limited (Absa) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Africa Group Limited. Absa offers personal and business banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management as well as bancassurance.
Responsibilities or duties
Audit Planning
- Participate in the 6+6 audit planning cycle; provide input by taking into account the risk and control profile, business strategy and material risks affecting the business.
Assurance
- Plan the delivery of assigned audits to a high quality and in line with Key Performance Indicators as per the methodology. This will include adequate resourcing scheduling, meeting key deliverables in terms of audit timelines and review of audit work to confirm that the minimum requirements as per methodology are met.
- Manage the execution of Design Effectiveness Testing (DEA) and Operational Effectiveness Testing (OET) of the audit team in line with methodology requirements and as per the requirements of the QA scorecard.
- Ensure audits and issues assurance within Key Performance timelines and resource budget
Leadership and Management
- Mentor and coach less experienced team members by providing guidance around the methodology and audit process, and manage the teams that assigned to the audit effectively by delegating audit work to empower each individual team member
- Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching. Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members
Teamwork
- Support IA management team to identify, attract, develop and retain talent on an ongoing basis.
- Engage proactively with Internal Audit colleagues during assignments and request technical assistance where required and based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards.
Relationship Management
- Present effectively at stakeholder meetings and forums (e.g.: Risk and Governance Forums etc.) by sharing knowledge and information, including methodology, standards, changes and new developments, with business stakeholders on an ongoing basis, and develop and maintain relationships with accountable stakeholder management on each audit.
- Build effective relationships with CoE counterparts and fully engage them during audit reporting
Reporting
- Use business knowledge to assess evolving risks, write high quality reports with observations which are insightful, address the root cause, have agreed actions that fully mitigate the risk, support the Issues Assurance process and require no further audit work to support them
Knowledge Management
- Continuous upskilling on both technical and other core competencies.
- Keeping up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes and professional standards
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the methodology, by attending training sessions and using knowledge gained during audits, use this proactively in executing audit activities.
- Based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Preferred Qualification
- B Degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Informatics, Statistics or similar technology-related field); and/or
- Honours (Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Informatics, Statistics or similar technology-related field)
- CISA or CISM, CISSP or international equivalent certification.
- CIA (Levels 1,2 or 3) and CPA (T) or ACCA will be an advantage
Experience needed
Preferred Experience
- Audit roles – experience in risk-based auditing or risk/control activities.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA)
- Relevant Financial services experience gained through auditing or line management
- Practical understanding of relevant regulatory environment
- Proven track record of high performance in previous roles
- Experience in auditing at senior level for at least 5 years.
Knowledge and Skills
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in performing technology and cyber related work Internal/External audit or commensurate experience in a major financial institution
- 5 years’ experience in Technology and Cyber Risk Based Auditing or Risk/Control activities
- 3 Years experience in managing a team
- Experience in drafting test strategies and testing IT general controls, application controls, cyber and information security risks and controls.
- Ability to articulate complex issues clearly
- Displays good knowledge of Technology and Cyber in the Financial Industry including related Banking processes
- Awareness of regulatory and compliance environment Level
- Manage time, resources and budget effectively Level
- Industry and product knowledge
* Participate in the 6+6 audit planning cycle; provide input by taking into account the risk and control profile, business strategy and material risks affecting the business. * Plan the delivery of assigned audits to a high quality and in line with Key Performance Indicators as per the methodology. This will include adequate resourcing scheduling, meeting key deliverables in terms of audit timelines and review of audit work to confirm that the minimum requirements as per methodology are met. * Manage the execution of Design Effectiveness Testing (DEA) and Operational Effectiveness Testing (OET) of the audit team in line with methodology requirements and as per the requirements of the QA scorecard. * Ensure audits and issues assurance within Key Performance timelines and resource budget * Mentor and coach less experienced team members by providing guidance around the methodology and audit process, and manage the teams that assigned to the audit effectively by delegating audit work to empower each individual team member * Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching. Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members * Support IA management team to identify, attract, develop and retain talent on an ongoing basis. * Engage proactively with Internal Audit colleagues during assignments and request technical assistance where required and based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards. * Present effectively at stakeholder meetings and forums (e.g.: Risk and Governance Forums etc.) by sharing knowledge and information, including methodology, standards, changes and new developments, with business stakeholders on an ongoing basis, and develop and maintain relationships with accountable stakeholder management on each audit. * Build effective relationships with CoE counterparts and fully engage them during audit reporting * Use business knowledge to assess evolving risks, write high quality reports with observations which are insightful, address the root cause, have agreed actions that fully mitigate the risk, support the Issues Assurance process and require no further audit work to support them * Continuous upskilling on both technical and other core competencies. * Keeping up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes and professional standards * Develop an in-depth knowledge of the methodology, by attending training sessions and using knowledge gained during audits, use this proactively in executing audit activities. * Based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards
* Ability to articulate complex issues clearly * Displays good knowledge of Technology and Cyber in the Financial Industry including related Banking processes * Awareness of regulatory and compliance environment * Manage time, resources and budget effectively * Industry and product knowledge
* B Degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Informatics, Statistics or similar technology-related field); and/or * Honours (Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Informatics, Statistics or similar technology-related field) * CISA or CISM, CISSP or international equivalent certification. * CIA (Levels 1,2 or 3) and CPA (T) or ACCA will be an advantage * Audit roles – experience in risk-based auditing or risk/control activities. * Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA) * Relevant Financial services experience gained through auditing or line management * Practical understanding of relevant regulatory environment * Proven track record of high performance in previous roles * Experience in auditing at senior level for at least 5 years. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in performing technology and cyber related work Internal/External audit or commensurate experience in a major financial institution * 5 years’ experience in Technology and Cyber Risk Based Auditing or Risk/Control activities * 3 Years experience in managing a team * Experience in drafting test strategies and testing IT general controls, application controls, cyber and information security risks and controls.
JOB-69aa889fa29b1
Vacancy title:
Audit Senior Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Absa Bank Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 12 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Absa Bank Limited (Absa) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Africa Group Limited. Absa offers personal and business banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management as well as bancassurance.
Responsibilities or duties
Audit Planning
- Participate in the 6+6 audit planning cycle; provide input by taking into account the risk and control profile, business strategy and material risks affecting the business.
Assurance
- Plan the delivery of assigned audits to a high quality and in line with Key Performance Indicators as per the methodology. This will include adequate resourcing scheduling, meeting key deliverables in terms of audit timelines and review of audit work to confirm that the minimum requirements as per methodology are met.
- Manage the execution of Design Effectiveness Testing (DEA) and Operational Effectiveness Testing (OET) of the audit team in line with methodology requirements and as per the requirements of the QA scorecard.
- Ensure audits and issues assurance within Key Performance timelines and resource budget
Leadership and Management
- Mentor and coach less experienced team members by providing guidance around the methodology and audit process, and manage the teams that assigned to the audit effectively by delegating audit work to empower each individual team member
- Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching. Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members
Teamwork
- Support IA management team to identify, attract, develop and retain talent on an ongoing basis.
- Engage proactively with Internal Audit colleagues during assignments and request technical assistance where required and based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards.
Relationship Management
- Present effectively at stakeholder meetings and forums (e.g.: Risk and Governance Forums etc.) by sharing knowledge and information, including methodology, standards, changes and new developments, with business stakeholders on an ongoing basis, and develop and maintain relationships with accountable stakeholder management on each audit.
- Build effective relationships with CoE counterparts and fully engage them during audit reporting
Reporting
- Use business knowledge to assess evolving risks, write high quality reports with observations which are insightful, address the root cause, have agreed actions that fully mitigate the risk, support the Issues Assurance process and require no further audit work to support them
Knowledge Management
- Continuous upskilling on both technical and other core competencies.
- Keeping up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes and professional standards
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the methodology, by attending training sessions and using knowledge gained during audits, use this proactively in executing audit activities.
- Based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Preferred Qualification
- B Degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Informatics, Statistics or similar technology-related field); and/or
- Honours (Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Informatics, Statistics or similar technology-related field)
- CISA or CISM, CISSP or international equivalent certification.
- CIA (Levels 1,2 or 3) and CPA (T) or ACCA will be an advantage
Experience needed
Preferred Experience
- Audit roles – experience in risk-based auditing or risk/control activities.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA)
- Relevant Financial services experience gained through auditing or line management
- Practical understanding of relevant regulatory environment
- Proven track record of high performance in previous roles
- Experience in auditing at senior level for at least 5 years.
Knowledge and Skills
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in performing technology and cyber related work Internal/External audit or commensurate experience in a major financial institution
- 5 years’ experience in Technology and Cyber Risk Based Auditing or Risk/Control activities
- 3 Years experience in managing a team
- Experience in drafting test strategies and testing IT general controls, application controls, cyber and information security risks and controls.
- Ability to articulate complex issues clearly
- Displays good knowledge of Technology and Cyber in the Financial Industry including related Banking processes
- Awareness of regulatory and compliance environment Level
- Manage time, resources and budget effectively Level
- Industry and product knowledge
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