Audit Officer at Premier Bank

Job Summary: –

To be Responsible for providing independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Bank’s operations and performance.

Key Responsibilities: –

• Assist/participate in the preparation of annual audit plan.
• Plan and conduct audits in accordance with accepted auditing standards to ensure compliance with the company policies, legal requirements and best operating standards.
• Report engagement observation and make practical recommendations for corrective action to address unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing costs.
• Assist in preparation of audit programs and carrying out risk-based audit within the operations and activities
• Recommend systems of internal controls and checks
• Follow up on Implementation of the recommendations of the external auditors
• Carry out audit investigative audits as requested by BAC and Management.
• Assist in designing, developing and updating the internal audit manual
• Assist in preparing audit reports, queries and observations.
• Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other operating controls and promoting effective control.
• Plan and conduct audits to ensure compliance with the Bank policies, legal requirements and best operating standards.
• Perform assignments as requested by management & BAC from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, or Economics.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA or CISA.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of IT auditing will be an advantage.
• 3 years relevant working experience in the banking industry

 Competencies & Attributes:

• Personality: A go-getter, enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent communication and social skills. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hardworking and able to work without supervision.
• Sound knowledge of the Bank’s products and services; CBK Prudential Guidelines.
• Honest and with high integrity.
• Excellent understanding of auditing concepts and practices, Skilled in project management, and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrable knowledge in risk assessment and control concepts/methodologies.
• Skilled in negotiation and conflict management to resolve problems that may arise during an audit.
• Excellent oral and written skills; a strong verbal communicator, analytical writer and able to clearly and concisely convey personal observations of processes, risks and controls.
• Excellent analytical ability both qualitative and quantitative to draw sound conclusions coupled with demonstrated knowledge and proper application of sampling techniques.
• Excellent attention to details and organizational skills.
• Computer skills: Must be adept in a use of MS Word, Excel, Access, power-point, Internet and email.
• Willing and able to travel across the branch network
• Honest and with high integrity.