Job Title
\nSenior Officer \u2013 Internal Audit
\nDepartment
\nInternal Audit
\nJob Grade
\nB
\nReports to
\nSenior Manager \u2013 Internal Audit
\nJob Purpose
\nThe Senior Officer, Internal Audit, performs audit procedures including testing, evaluation, and validation of controls to assess and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. The role covers all phases of the audit cycle\u2014planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up\u2014and ensures timely implementation of audit recommendations, management action plans, and Board directives.
\nMain Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Assist the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, in defining audit objectives, scope, and methodology, and support the development of annual and engagement-level audit programs.
\nExecute internal audit work in accordance with the approved plan, timelines, and professional standards (IIA Standards and Internal Audit Policy).
\nIdentify, document, and communicate audit observations, ensuring timely escalation and follow-up in accordance with internal protocols.
\nEngage with management and process owners to agree on audit scope, understand operations, and validate identified risks and controls.
\nContribute to drafting audit reports, summarizing key issues, root causes, implications, and recommendations under the guidance of the Audit Manager.
\nPerform compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and control frameworks.
\nParticipate in special assignments, emergency reviews, and investigations as directed.
\nConduct follow-up reviews to confirm that agreed corrective actions and management responses have been effectively implemented.
\nSupport the Subsidiary Audit Committee through preparation of required reports, materials, and presentations.
\nUndertake any duties delegated by the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, and contribute to ad hoc reviews and control effectiveness assessments.
\nMonitor practices, test control activities, and evaluate process efficiency as part of continuous improvement.
\nEnsure adherence to Equity Bank Tanzania policies, procedures, and HR guidelines.
\nPerform additional tasks assigned by the Head of Internal Audit (or designee) and\/or the Audit Committee.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a business-related course.
\nProfessional qualification in accounting or auditing (such as CPA, ACCA, CIA) will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n
Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes<\/p>\n
Broad knowledge of the banking industry, including the regulatory framework.
\nExcellent report writing, oral communication, logical, and analytical skills.
\nComputer literate with working knowledge of computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and MS Office suite.
\nTeam player with good interpersonal skills.
\nOpen-minded with the ability to learn in a dynamic environment.
\nGood commercial awareness and knowledge of international best practice standards in financial reporting (IFRS), IIA Standards, and corporate governance.<\/p>\n
Experience<\/p>\n
A minimum of 2 years\u2019 experience in auditing, preferably in a financial institution or in an internationally accredited audit firm.<\/p>\n
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