# Internal Audit Officer Job Sidian Bank, Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/internal-audit-officer-job-sidian-bank-nairobi-kenya Company: Sidian Bank, Nairobi, Kenya Category: Accounting Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-29 Expires: 2026-09-12 ## Job Description Job Purpose Provide independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank’s governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control framework through the execution of risk-based internal audit engagements. Conduct audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, CBK Prudential Guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, and the Bank’s Internal Audit methodology. ### Key Responsibilities Audit Planning - Participate in planning assigned risk-based audit engagements in accordance with the approved annual audit plan. - Obtain an understanding of audited processes through walkthroughs, document reviews, data analysis, and stakeholder discussions. - Identify key risks, controls, and applicable regulatory requirements to support the development of audit programs. - Develop audit procedures and testing approaches that adequately address identified risks and audit objectives. - Prepare audit planning documentation in accordance with the Bank’s audit methodology and quality standards. Audit Execution  - Execute audit procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across operational, financial, credit, treasury, ICT, digital banking, compliance, and other business processes. - Perform substantive and control testing using risk-based auditing techniques, data analytics, and professional judgment. - Analyse audit evidence to identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, regulatory breaches, and emerging risks. - Apply analytical techniques including trend analysis, root cause analysis, and exception analysis to support audit conclusions. - Escalate significant control deficiencies, suspected fraud, regulatory breaches, or other material issues promptly through established reporting channels. - Maintain complete, accurate, and well-supported audit working papers that comply with internal quality assurance requirements and professional standards. Audit Reporting, Monitoring & Follow-up  - Prepare clear, concise, evidence-based audit findings and recommendations for inclusion in audit reports. - Discuss audit observations with process owners to validate factual accuracy before report finalization. - Monitor implementation of agreed management action plans and perform follow-up reviews to verify effective remediation of audit issues. - Document the status of outstanding audit issues and provide updates to Audit Management. - Support special audits, investigations, regulatory reviews, and other assignments as directed. Risk & Compliance - Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls supporting the Bank’s governance, risk management, and compliance processes. - Evaluate compliance with applicable laws, CBK Prudential Guidelines, internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. - Assess controls over key risk areas including credit, operational, ICT/cybersecurity, AML/CFT/CPF, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. - Identify and communicate control deficiencies, regulatory breaches, unethical practices, and emerging risks identified during audit engagements. - Provide objective audit observations and practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls while maintaining auditor independence. - Maintain current knowledge of regulatory developments, emerging risks, auditing standards, and industry best practices. Decision Making Authority - Determine the audit procedures and testing techniques required to achieve assigned audit objectives within the approved audit methodology. - Evaluate the sufficiency, reliability, and relevance of audit evidence to support audit conclusions. - Exercise professional judgment in assessing control effectiveness and the significance of audit observations. - Recommend audit findings, risk ratings, and corrective actions for supervisory review. - Recommend closure of audit issues after validating implementation of agreed corrective actions. - Escalate significant control failures, suspected fraud, or material regulatory breaches promptly in accordance with established escalation protocols. Academic Background - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline from a recognized institution. Work Experience - Minimum of three (3) years’ progressive experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Assurance within a financial institution or other highly regulated environment. - Demonstrated understanding of banking operations, credit processes, treasury operations, digital banking, financial crime risk, and regulatory compliance. - Experience using audit management systems and data analytics tools such as TeamMate, ACL, Power BI, SQL, or equivalent will be an added advantage. Skills & Competencies - Strong analytical, critical thinking, and investigative skills. - Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills. - Sound understanding of risk-based auditing principles and internal control frameworks. - High level of professional skepticism, objectivity, and attention to detail. - Ability to analyse complex business processes and identify root causes of control weaknesses. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships while maintaining independence. - Good planning, organisational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools. - High ethical standards, integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct. - Willingness to travel to branches and other Bank locations as required. Professional Certification - CPA (K) or ACCA mandatory. - CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFE, or equivalent certification is a strong advantage. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.