Background

Equity Bank is a Pan African Financial Services is a leading Pan-African Financial Institution operating across six countries — Kenya, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan. We are executing a deliberate expansion strategy to extend our footprint into an additional six African markets by the Year 2030.

Our diversified business spans banking, insurance, technology and social enterprise, enabling us to deliver integrated solutions that drive inclusive growth at scale. Our business model is anchored on a distinctive Tri-Engine framework— Social, Economic and Sustainability, which systematically strengthens value-chains, empowers communities and delivers long-term social and economic impact.

Our purpose, “Transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation,” guides every our strategic decision. We are driven by a bold vision “to be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa,” and this ambition is embedded in our culture through our core values of professionalism, integrity, creativity and innovation, teamwork, unity of purpose, respect and effective corporate governance (PICTURE).

Our growth and impact agenda is clearly defined and operationalized through the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP), which serves as the strategic blueprint for sustainable expansion and long-term value creation across the continent.

Job Purpose:

The Audit Manager is responsible for managing internal audit assignments in accordance with the approved annual audit plan. The Audit Manager will be responsible for the identification and reporting on all significant control weaknesses, through the application of a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes within the Bank.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with the Bank 's strategic objectives and risk profile.
• Identifying skills and competencies required to deliver the annual plan and being responsive to the rapidly changing risk profile of the Bank.
• Taking ownership, responsibility for his/her portfolio and engaging with the business actively before, during and after the audit.
• Allocate the assignments under the internal audit plan to respective audit teams in liaison with the General Manager.
• Oversee audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to Senior Management.
• Review draft reports, provide feedback on the quality of the reports, draft findings and additional areas to be analyzed.
• On a monthly basis, prepare briefs on audit status in terms of coverage and emerging issues to the General Manager.
• Regularly meet with departmental heads to present audit findings and agree on corrective actions and timelines for implementation.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Assist the General Manager to prepare Board Papers as required.
• Undertaking performance evaluation, training and development of internal audit staff and ensuring quality standards are upheld. The Manager will ensure that staff are appraised (at least quarterly) and the results discussed with the General Manager.
• Induction of new staff into the department.
• Provide administrative support to audit staff as required.
• Perform administrative roles assigned by the GM from time to time.
• Leverage technology throughout all audit and administrative processes with a goal to maximize efficiency and improve audit effectiveness.
• Ensure Audit staff engage in continuous knowledge development regarding banking sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or business administration.
• Masters will be an added advantage
• CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• Proficiency with CAATs like Alteryx, TeamMate, PowerBI.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office applications.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• At least 8 years internal or external audit experience gained from reputable institutions.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the internal audit process, internal controls and risk assessment.
• Great customer focus skills and attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and to adapt to fast changing environment.
• Demonstrate ability to prepare timely, constructive and actionable audit and risk assessment reports.
• Results oriented and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• High level of independence and integrity.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.

• Assist in the development and implementation of a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with the Bank 's strategic objectives and risk profile.
• Identifying skills and competencies required to deliver the annual plan and being responsive to the rapidly changing risk profile of the Bank.
• Taking ownership, responsibility for his/her portfolio and engaging with the business actively before, during and after the audit.
• Allocate the assignments under the internal audit plan to respective audit teams in liaison with the General Manager.
• Oversee audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to Senior Management.
• Review draft reports, provide feedback on the quality of the reports, draft findings and additional areas to be analyzed.
• On a monthly basis, prepare briefs on audit status in terms of coverage and emerging issues to the General Manager.
• Regularly meet with departmental heads to present audit findings and agree on corrective actions and timelines for implementation.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Assist the General Manager to prepare Board Papers as required.
• Undertaking performance evaluation, training and development of internal audit staff and ensuring quality standards are upheld. The Manager will ensure that staff are appraised (at least quarterly) and the results discussed with the General Manager.
• Induction of new staff into the department.
• Provide administrative support to audit staff as required.
• Perform administrative roles assigned by the GM from time to time.
• Leverage technology throughout all audit and administrative processes with a goal to maximize efficiency and improve audit effectiveness.
• Ensure Audit staff engage in continuous knowledge development regarding banking sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.

• Proficiency with CAATs like Alteryx, TeamMate, PowerBI.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office applications.
• Great customer focus skills and attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and to adapt to fast changing environment.
• Demonstrate ability to prepare timely, constructive and actionable audit and risk assessment reports.
• Results oriented and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• High level of independence and integrity.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or business administration.
• Masters will be an added advantage
• CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• At least 8 years internal or external audit experience gained from reputable institutions.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the internal audit process, internal controls and risk assessment.