Senior Manager, IA Quality Assurance & Improvement

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Methodology and Standards: Developing, implementing, and enhancing leading practices within the Group Internal Audit Function.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), NCBA Internal Audit methodologies, and the Charter.
• Quality Assurance: Focusing on audit quality assurance and compliance monitoring.
• Process Improvement: Identifying and leading process improvement initiatives for the audit function.
• External Coordination: Coordinating external Quality Assurance (QA) reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic Qualifications: A University graduate degree. A Master's degree will be an added advantage.
• Professional Certifications: Must have CIA, CPA (K), or ACCA qualifications.
• Specialized Certification: Quality Assessor Certification is required.
• Preferred IT Qualifications: Basic IT professional qualifications, specifically CISA, CISM, or CISP, are an added advantage.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 - 10 years’ experience in Internal Audit Quality Assurance (IA QA).
• Leadership: At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Industry Context: Preferably in the financial services industry or a related role in consulting, including professional practice as an external quality assurance provider.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through the NCBA Group career portal.