{"id":102118,"date":"2026-07-17T12:41:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/audit-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:41:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:41:34","slug":"audit-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/audit-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Audit Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Audit Officer\", \"description\": \"Job purpose:\\nThe Audit Officer is responsible for conducting audit assignments and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role supports the Internal Audit function by identifying control weaknesses, assessing compliance with policies and regulations, and recommending improvements to strengthen the Bank\u2019s control environment.\\nKey Responsibilities:\\nParticipate in financial, operational, compliance, and branch audits in accordance with approved audit plans.\\nConduct audit testing and document audit procedures and findings in working papers.\\nEvaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas requiring improvement.\\nAssess compliance with internal policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.\\nPerform data analysis and transaction testing to identify anomalies, exceptions, and emerging risks.\\nPrepare draft audit findings and recommendations for review by the Audit Manager.\\nFollow up on implementation of agreed audit recommendations and verify corrective actions.\\nAssist in investigations relating to suspected fraud, operational losses, and policy breaches.\\nMaintain accurate and complete audit documentation in accordance with professional standards.\\nKeep abreast of changes in banking regulations, auditing standards, and emerging risks.\\nQualifications\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Commerce Accounting\/Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.\\nCPA-K qualification or progress toward completion of CPA-K is required.\\nCIA, CISA, ACCA, or other relevant certifications will be an added advantage.\\nMembership in ICPAK, IIA-Kenya, or relevant professional body will be an added advantage.\\nMinimum of 3 years of relevant audit, risk, compliance, or finance experience, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.\\nSkills & Competencies\\nKnowledge of internal auditing principles, internal controls, risk management, and banking operations.\\nUnderstanding of IFRS, CBK Prudential Guidelines, and relevant banking regulations.\\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, CAATs, and data analytics tools.\\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\\nGood report-writing and communication skills.\\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team.\\nAttention to detail and commitment to quality.\\nHigh ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-17\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Prime Bank Kenya\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-23T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Prime Bank Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-23<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job purpose:<br \/>The Audit Officer is responsible for conducting audit assignments and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role supports the Internal Audit function by identifying control weaknesses, assessing compliance with policies and regulations, and recommending improvements to strengthen the Bank\u2019s control environment.<br \/>Key Responsibilities:<br \/>Participate in financial, operational, compliance, and branch audits in accordance with approved audit plans.<br \/>Conduct audit testing and document audit procedures and findings in working papers.<br \/>Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas requiring improvement.<br \/>Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.<br \/>Perform data analysis and transaction testing to identify anomalies, exceptions, and emerging risks.<br \/>Prepare draft audit findings and recommendations for review by the Audit Manager.<br \/>Follow up on implementation of agreed audit recommendations and verify corrective actions.<br \/>Assist in investigations relating to suspected fraud, operational losses, and policy breaches.<br \/>Maintain accurate and complete audit documentation in accordance with professional standards.<br \/>Keep abreast of changes in banking regulations, auditing standards, and emerging risks.<br \/>Qualifications<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Commerce Accounting\/Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.<br \/>CPA-K qualification or progress toward completion of CPA-K is required.<br \/>CIA, CISA, ACCA, or other relevant certifications will be an added advantage.<br \/>Membership in ICPAK, IIA-Kenya, or relevant professional body will be an added advantage.<br \/>Minimum of 3 years of relevant audit, risk, compliance, or finance experience, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.<br \/>Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Knowledge of internal auditing principles, internal controls, risk management, and banking operations.<br \/>Understanding of IFRS, CBK Prudential Guidelines, and relevant banking regulations.<br \/>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, CAATs, and data analytics tools.<br \/>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br \/>Good report-writing and communication skills.<br \/>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.<br \/>Attention to detail and commitment to quality.<br \/>High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Submit your CV, together with a Cover Letter (maximum 1 page), to jobs@primebank.co.ke by close of business on Thursday, 23 rd July 2026.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job\/audit-officer-prime-bank-kenya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-23 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Prime Bank Kenya Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-23 Job Description Job purpose:The Audit Officer is responsible for conducting audit assignments and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. 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