Audit Lead – Programme / Projects Assurance at Equity Bank Kenya
- Published date: June 7, 2024
- Category: Accounting, Auditing & Finance
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
- The Audit Lead - Project Assurance is responsible for providing independent assurance and advisory services for critical and strategic projects across the Group. This role serves as a subject matter expert, collaborating with various audit teams, including process auditors, cybersecurity auditors, information systems auditors, and others, to deliver comprehensive project assurance and advisory services. The role plays a crucial part in evaluating project governance, risk management, and control processes, identifying potential issues, and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Reports to Group Chief Internal Auditor
Job Responsibilities
Project Assurance and Advisory:
- Conduct independent assessments of critical and strategic projects, including program management, project governance, risk management, and control processes.
- Evaluate the alignment of projects with the organization's strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Assess the effectiveness of project planning, execution, and monitoring processes, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
- Identify potential risks, issues, and control deficiencies within projects and provide recommendations for mitigation and improvement.
Subject Matter Expertise and Collaboration:
- Serve as a subject matter expert in project assurance, providing guidance and expertise to audit teams across various domains, including process audits, cybersecurity audits, and information systems audits.
- Collaborate with audit teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of project risks, controls, and compliance requirements.
- Foster knowledge-sharing and cross-functional collaboration among audit teams to deliver integrated project assurance services.
Project Risk Management:
- Assist project teams in establishing and maintaining effective risk management frameworks and processes.
- Evaluate the identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks, including operational, financial, technological, and strategic risks.
- Provide guidance and support to project teams in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Reporting and Communication:
- Prepare comprehensive reports detailing project assurance findings, risks, and recommendations for remediation.
- Present findings and recommendations to project teams, senior management, and relevant stakeholders, including the Chief Internal Auditor.
- Collaborate with audit teams to ensure effective coordination and communication of project-related risks and issues.
Continuous Improvement and Thought Leadership:
- Stay updated with emerging project management practices, regulatory changes, and industry best practices related to project assurance and advisory.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities and knowledge-sharing events to enhance technical and advisory skills for the Internal Audit function across the group.
- Contribute to the development of project assurance methodologies, frameworks, and best practices within the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration or IT preferred,
- Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project assurance, project management, internal auditing, or related roles within the financial services industry.
Competencies
- Proven expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), project lifecycles, and industry best practices.
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, control environments, and relevant regulations (e.g., PRINCE, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective reporting, stakeholder management, and collaboration with audit teams.
- Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple locations.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Results orientation
- High integrity and strength of character
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