Job Purpose

To provide independent and objective assurance on risk management, internal controls, and governance processes within Treasury, Risk, and Finance functions. The role ensures compliance with Sharia principles, banking regulations, and organisational policies while supporting asset protection, financial performance optimisation, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading audit engagements across Treasury, Risk, and Finance functions.
• Conducting risk-based audits on liquidity, credit, market, operational, and financial reporting risks.
• Reviewing compliance with CBK regulations, Sharia principles, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Assessing treasury valuation processes, risk registers, and reporting frameworks.
• Preparing and presenting audit findings, recommendations, and reports to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury, Risk & Finance Audits

• Lead and coordinate audit engagements covering Treasury Operations, Risk Management Activities, and Financial Controls.
• Conduct risk-based audits focusing on liquidity risk, credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over cash management, investments, foreign exchange, and treasury products.
• Review compliance with Bank of Kenya regulations, internal policies, Sharia requirements, and industry best practices relating to Treasury, Finance, and Risk functions.
• Monitor adherence to risk appetite frameworks and regulatory limits in treasury activities and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Oversee audit testing related to treasury valuation processes, risk registers, and reporting frameworks.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Assurance

• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and Treasury teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective action plans.
• Review the preparation and implementation of ICAAP and other Basel II regulatory requirements across the Bank by the Risk Department.
• Verify the correctness of data and computations in line with Central Bank of Kenya and Basel Guidelines.
• Develop audit programmes to verify compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and adapt audit plans accordingly.

Audit Execution & Reporting

• Manage audit assignments to ensure professional standards are maintained and all assigned audit steps are executed within the approved time budget.
• Conduct audits, examine control environments, identify areas for improvement, and determine the adequacy of systems of control.
• Prepare and present audit findings, recommendations, and reports to senior management.
• Review work performed to ensure audit objectives are achieved and audit documentation is complete in line with Internal Audit methodology.
• Provide input for the revision of audit programmes and review approaches to achieve objectives more effectively and efficiently.
• Follow up with audit clients on audit action plans and assess the adequacy of corrective actions taken to mitigate risks.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Cultivate a culture of learning and development by seeking coaching and mentoring from supervisors to enhance skills and capabilities.
• Drive a high-performance culture by embedding learning, creativity, agility, and innovation.
• Advise management on new developments affecting the audit portfolio, controls, and risk environment.
• Communicate complex technical audit concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leverage technology solutions to enhance Internal Audit Department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform work in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), including any additional duties assigned by the Line Manager.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification is an added advantage.

Training & Skills

• Strong knowledge of treasury management systems, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements in Kenya.
• Solid financial analysis, risk assessment, and audit report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and financial reporting tools.

Work Experience

• Minimum 6–8 years of audit experience within financial services or related sectors.
• Preferably at least 3 years’ experience in a banking environment.
• Experience auditing Treasury, Finance, and Risk functions within the banking industry is preferred.

Behavioural Competencies

• Think & Act Customer
• Business & Strategic Acumen
• Ownership & Accountability
• Change & Innovation Agility
• Plan & Execute to Excel
• Digital Mindset

Technical Competencies

• Sharia Principles – Basic
• Audit and Compliance – Advanced
• Audit Planning & Reporting – Advanced
• Governance and Risk Quality Assurance Management – Advanced
• Analytical Ability – Intermediate
• Budgeting and Forecasting – Intermediate
• DIB Banking Products/Services Operations Management – Intermediate
• Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and Reporting – Intermediate