Audit Officer at Premier Bank
Job Summary:
To be Responsible for providing independent and objective
assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Bank’s
operations and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist/participate
in the preparation of annual audit plan.
- Plan
and conduct audits in accordance with accepted auditing standards to
ensure compliance with the company policies, legal requirements and best
operating standards.
- Report
engagement observation and make practical recommendations for corrective
action to address unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and
reducing costs.
- Assist
in preparation of audit programs and carrying out risk-based audit within
the operations and activities
- Recommend systems
of internal controls and checks
- Follow
up on Implementation of the recommendations of the external auditors
- Carry
out audit investigative audits as requested by BAC and Management.
- Assist
in designing, developing and updating the internal audit manual
- Assist
in preparing audit reports, queries and observations.
- Review
and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting,
financial and other operating controls and promoting effective control.
- Plan
and conduct audits to ensure compliance with the Bank policies, legal
requirements and best operating standards.
- Perform
assignments as requested by management & BAC from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Be a
holder of a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, or Economics.
- Professional
qualifications such as CPA, ACCA or CISA.
- Good
communication and report writing skills.
- Knowledge
of IT auditing will be an advantage.
- 3
years relevant working experience in the banking industry
Competencies & Attributes:
- Personality:
A go-getter, enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent communication
and social skills. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable,
hardworking and able to work without supervision.
- Sound
knowledge of the Bank’s products and services; CBK Prudential Guidelines.
- Honest
and with high integrity.
- Excellent
understanding of auditing concepts and practices, Skilled in project
management, and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting
multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrable
knowledge in risk assessment and control concepts/methodologies.
- Skilled
in negotiation and conflict management to resolve problems that may arise
during an audit.
- Excellent
oral and written skills; a strong verbal communicator, analytical writer
and able to clearly and concisely convey personal observations of
processes, risks and controls.
- Excellent
analytical ability both qualitative and quantitative to draw sound
conclusions coupled with demonstrated knowledge and proper application of
sampling techniques.
- Excellent
attention to details and organizational skills.
- Computer
skills: Must be adept in a use of MS Word, Excel, Access,
power-point, Internet and email.
- Willing
and able to travel across the branch network
- Honest
and with high integrity.
Remuneration
A package commensurate to the posts shall be discussed and
agreed with the successful candidates.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary
qualification and experience, please send you CV only quoting the job title on
the email subject to recruitment@premierbank.ke by 15th May
2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.