HFCB Group is hiring an Internal Auditor skilled in internal controls, risk assessment, financial auditing, regulatory compliance, and audit reporting.
About the Role
To
perform independent internal audits to identify underlying business risks,
evaluate the adequacy and reliability of internal controls, and recommend
practical corrective actions that enhance service delivery and maximize
shareholder value.
Key Responsibilities
- To plan and conduct / execute / carry out the internal audit reviews
of all the business functions within the company with a view to
identifying risks and recommend corrective actions that go towards
improving the business control environment.
- Generate quality audit reports on findings for reporting to
management highlighting exceptions noted with recommendations for
improvements.
- Following up on corrective measures to ensure the corrective actions
are undertaken as agreed for both internal and external audit / inspection
reports by regulators i.e. PWC and CBK.
- To review policies and procedures to ensure they are adequate and
minimize risks by building in internal controls within the internal
procedures and policies.
- Maintenance and archiving of audit reports and audit working papers
for internal audit assignments.
- To review and advise on any new process, product features, policies,
procedures and services to ensure adequacy and suitability.
- Conduct investigations to identify any lapses or fraudulent
transactions as and when required with a view to recommending further
controls to avoid future losses.
- Peer review of the audit reports to ensure they capture all the
relevant value adding issues and are understood by all the stakeholders.
Principal Outputs for this
role
- Approved risk‑based audit plans and completed audit assignments
- Clear, concise, and value‑adding audit reports
- Timely follow‑up reports on audit issues and corrective actions
- Advisory inputs on new products, processes, and policies
- Investigation reports with practical control recommendations
- Properly documented and archived audit working papers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field
- CPA (Part II or above)
- CISA and/or CIA will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in an internal audit
function within a financial institution or an external audit firm
Competencies
Technical
Competencies
- Strong accounting and auditing skills
- Proficiency in IT and audit analytics
- Practical experience using CAAT tools (e.g. ACL)
- Working knowledge of electronic working paper tools (e.g. TeamMate)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
General
Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Adaptability to working in different environments and locations
- Effective report‑writing and presentation skills
How to Apply
