Vacancies at CIC Insurance

PURPOSE:

• Reporting to Director, Internal Audit, the position holder will assess, design, and optimize IT audit frameworks with a focus on artificial intelligence, software engineering, and data analytics. They will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to evaluate and strengthen IT controls, ensuring alignment with best practices in governance, risk management, and compliance. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, staying ahead of emerging technologies, digital transformation trends, and agile audit methodologies, driving innovation, integrity, and operational resilience across the organization.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, execute and report on IT audits across diverse technology environments, including proprietary applications, AI-enabled platforms, and core IT infrastructure.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls across the system development life cycle (SDLC), change management processes, AI/ML model implementation, data governance frameworks, and cybersecurity posture.
• Assess the integrity, transparency, and compliance of AI/ML models and intelligent systems against regulatory, ethical, and operational benchmarks.
• Apply advanced data analytics and visualization techniques using tools such as Python, SQL, and Power BI to detect anomalies, control gaps, and emerging risk trends.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of algorithmic decision systems to ensure adherence to fairness, accountability, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with software engineering and DevOps teams to evaluate the pipelines, code management practices, and agile development workflows, embedding governance and control rigor throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design and execute data-driven scripts to extract audit insights, identify risk signals, and translate raw data into actionable findings.
• Maintain active surveillance of evolving AI governance practices and digital ethics trends to inform audit strategy and coverage.
• Prepare clear, insightful audit reports with well-articulated findings, root cause analysis, and pragmatic recommendations tailored to technical and business stakeholders.
• Monitor technological advancements and emerging risks in AI, cloud computing, and data-centric ecosystems to support proactive and risk-responsive audit planning.

Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behavioural Competencies

Academic and Professional Requirements

• Education    Bachelor’s Degree    Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Experience Required:

 Description    Required years of experience

• Minimum years of experience    4+
• Experience in the big 4 audit firms or an organization similar in size or larger than CIC Group is an added advantage    2

 Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications preferred: CISA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent. AI certifications (e.g., AI/ML, data science) are a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in IT auditing, software development, or technology risk.
• Proficiency in data analytics (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and audit tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA).
• Understanding of AI model governance, ethical AI principles, and algorithmic auditing.
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.

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PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the position holder will be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance and consultancy services to management in order to improve overall operations, with specific emphasis on the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes for the General Insurance Business.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test subsidiary and support functions’ internal control processes;
• Plan, coordinate and review the work of Internal Audit Assistants;
• Visit Branch and Regional Offices to conduct process reviews;
• Prepare audit work papers, quarterly reports according to the audit work plan and present for review to the Internal Audit Manager.
• Take minutes of the Board Audit and Risk Committee as and when assigned by the Internal Audit Manager
• Conduct fraud investigations as and when need arises.
• Conduct performance appraisal for internal audit assistants; and
• Planning the work of Internal Audit Assistants.

Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behavioral Competencies
Academic and Professional Requirements

• Education    Bachelor’s Degree    Degree in Business or a related field
• Professional Qualification    CPA II, CISA (systems) or CIA
• Professional Qualification    Insurance Professional Qualification is desirable

Experience Required:

 Description    Required years of experience

• Minimum years of experience    4
• Experience in the big 4 audit firms or an organization similar in size or larger than CIC Group is an added advantage    2

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise and knowledge of software requirements for audit of systems procedures
• Basic knowledge of regulations by AKI and IRA
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
•  Excellent communication skills – written, oral, presentation, report writing;
• Strong decision-making skills
• Critical thinking
• Ability to maintain highest levels of integrity and objectivity
•  Confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and continuously expand technical and business skills in all areas
• Flexibility in mobility