Job Summary
To drive consistency, depth, and quality in control design, execution, and testing across Absa Bank Kenya. The role ensures that controls are robust, standardized, and audit-ready, reducing operational risk and strengthening the bank’s control environment. The role holder leads Control Assurance engagements, supports combined assurance efforts, and partners with business units to embed a strong control culture.
The role holder will be responsible for the following:
Control Assurance Reviews
- Deliver a comprehensive Control Assurance review program aligned to business needs and FLOD methodology.
- Conduct planned and ad-hoc reviews across all business functions with professionalism and rigor.
- Produce high-quality documentation and review reports, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with FLOD standards.
- Assess compliance with internal policies and external regulations, escalating issues as needed.
- Track, monitor, and ensure closure of findings from CT engagements.
- Maintain accurate databases and ensure proper archiving of review materials.
Combined Assurance & Audit Support
- Track and validate remediation of Internal Audit (AIA), regulatory, and external audit observations.
- Provide assurance on control issue closure and support partner functions during audits.
- Contribute to the combined assurance approach by ensuring alignment across assurance providers.
Other Control Assurance Engagements
- Ensure all Significant Control and Material Issues are effectively managed across the business.
- Identify root causes and embed lessons learned.
- Provide independent evaluations of business risk profiles to senior management, local board, and regulators.
- Support business control forums and enhance control awareness across the organization.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Control Assurance Testing- 60%
- Analyse evidence and information to identify risks and controls, conduct effective testing, and draw objective conclusions.
- Identify root causes and agree SMART actions with management that are sustainable and address the root issue.
- Produce high-quality documentation aligned with FLOD methodology, including soft working papers.
- Deliver error-free review reports for senior review.
- Communicate FLOD methodology and keep leadership informed of engagement progress.
- Complete reviews as per the assurance plan and issue reports within agreed timelines.
- Identify thematic control issues and recommend solutions.
- Undertake ad-hoc engagements, due diligence, and demand initiatives.
Business Support & Partnerships - 20%
- Support business units in identifying and resolving control issues and emerging risks.
- Facilitate understanding of processes and procedures to strengthen control ownership.
- Conduct awareness sessions and share insights to enhance control maturity.
- Assist in root cause analysis and development of actionable recommendations
Combined Assurance & Audit Support - 10%
- Track and validate remediation of Internal Audit (AIA), regulatory, and external audit observations.
- Provide assurance on control issue closure and support partner functions during audits.
- Contribute to the combined assurance approach by ensuring alignment across assurance providers.
Team Participation & Self-Development - 10%
- Actively contributes to team initiatives and knowledge sharing.
- Coach and train team members in areas of expertise.
- Continuously develop personal capability and stay updated on control and assurance practices.
People & Capability Development
- Build and lead a team of Control Rigor Managers.
- Champion a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive training and capability-building initiatives across the business.
Education and experience required
- B-degree in Auditing / Accounting (NQF level no.)
- Formal qualification or studying for ACIB, CPA, CIA, CISA, CCSA and or business or risk related degree / qualification.
Preferred experience
- 8-10 years (Technical/Managerial) experience i.e., Auditing/Rigor/Assurance/Risk management experience and / or working at a management level in the financial services sector with a proven track record / Audit experience within a banking environment
- Report writing and presentation experience.
- Exposure to consultation and facilitation.
- MA software tools and techniques
- Stakeholder management and negotiation experience
Knowledge and skills
- Auditing/Assurance/Risk/Rigor and investigative skills under a risk-based methodology
- Understanding of key risks faced by banks and core control environment
- Knowledge of the Bank’s governance requirements
- Computer literate (Strong MS office skills – excel, word and PowerPoint)
- Controls Testing & Monitoring
- Stakeholder management and negotiation experience
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