Job Purpose Statement

The role is responsible for providing independent, risk-based and objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight in order to add value and improve effectiveness of the Bank’s governance, risk management and internal control processes with a view to aid achievement of NCBA’s goals and objectives.

The position is specifically responsible for supporting the accomplishment of strategic objectives and ensuring that established financial, operational and compliance practices and the related controls are designed and operating effectively and in the interest of the shareholders and other stakeholders. The position reports functionally to the Board Audit Committee (BAC) and will provide it with formal assessments of the adequacy of the organisation’s internal control environment.

Ideal Job Specifications
Academic:

• A University graduate
• Masters degree will be an added advantage

Professional:

• CPA (K) or ACCA qualifications
• Basic IT professional qualifications specifically; CISA, CIA, CISM, and CISP an added advantage

Desired work experience:

• 10 years’ work experience in Internal/ External Audit or Enterprise Risk Management, 5 of which should be at a Senior management level.