Sr Manager, IA QA & Improvement Job NCBA

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The Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Quality Assurance & Improvement Program – QAIP) is responsible for developing, implementing and enhancing leading practices within the Group Internal Audit Function, ensuring compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), NCBA Internal Audit methodologies and Charter.

This role will not involve planning, executing or reporting on regular internal audits or special/advisory reviews but focuses on audit quality assurance, process improvements and external QA coordination. The role requires extensive experience in internal audit quality assurance, risk-based assurance, process improvement and compliance monitoring.

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Key Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)

Internal Audit Quality Assurance & Risk Assessment

• Develop and implement an annual quality assurance plan (QA plan) including QA risk assessments.
• Execute quality assurance reviews to ensure adherence to IIA standards, IA Charter and regulations and internal audit processes.
• Identify internal audit process improvements and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate review and standardisation of audit documentation (strategy, charters, manuals, frameworks, reports, guidelines) to ensure compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards and alignment with best practice.

Audit Reporting & Follow-up

• Prepare quality   assurance   reports   with   insights  and recommendations for process improvement.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions taken.
• Maintain work paper documentation to support QA findings and conclusions.

External QA Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate external quality assessments of the Group Internal Audit Function and ensure implementation of recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and internal procedures/charters governing internal audit practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Knowledge Sharing/Training

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on internal audit quality and risk-based assurance.
• Build partnerships with external QA institutions and peer organizations to enhance internal audit quality.
• Act as an advocate for continuous improvement and transformation in internal audit methodologies.
• Conduct regular training sessions for Internal Audit staff and other stakeholders on the requirements of the Standards, Audit processes, lessons learnt from periodic QA reviews and emerging trends.

Ideal Job Specifications

Academic:

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

Professional:

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

Desired work experience:

• Minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in IA QA with the last 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the financial services industry or related role in consulting including professional practice as external quality assurance provider.

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