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Kwaebibirem Rural Bank Ltd in the Eastern Region is looking for qualified persons for the position of:Head of Audit to carry out audit of the Bank’s operation to ensure that transactions are undertaken on sound financial basis and in conformity with internal control systems and procedures, regulations, approved manual, budget and policies with the view of protecting the assets of the Organisation.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop internal audit system, manual, plan and work programmes
• Plan and execute audit activities within the Bank in accordance with audit manual, plan and programme
• Review on continuous basis, existing systems, practices and controls (including bank reconciliations, loan files, account opening and closing procedures) with the view of bringing out weaknesses and recommending innovations for improved financial operational and management efficiency
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices and documentation.
• Verify assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation and bring variances to Management and Board’s attention.
• Monitor the timely implementation of management actions to recommendations in audit reports.
• Carry out investigation and specific assignments on request by Management and the Board
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports on work performed during each quarter for management attention
• Any other duty that may be assigned by Management and the Board Technical Competencies

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline / working experience in Auditing will be an added advantage.
• Final professional certificate in Internal Audit/Finance/Accounting
• Minimum of Eight (8) years experience in Banking; preferably rural and community banking with three (3) years in senior management position

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge   in   financial   regulations   (banking   act, company code, etc.) as well as accounting and audit standards
• Excellent knowledge about banking systems, knowledge in T-24 is an advantage.
• Ability to assess both manual and electronic operations of the bank and evaluate them critically.

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