Audit Manager
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KCB Bank Kenya is seeking an Audit Manager in Nairobi to lead risk-based internal audits, independently review lending models and assess model-risk governance. The role also requires quantitative methods and advanced data analytics to test complex datasets and strengthen control coverage.
- Develop risk-based audit plans aligned with the Bank's strategy and internal audit methodology.
- Execute independent reviews of governance, risk management, controls and regulatory compliance.
- Independently assess lending model design, assumptions, data, validation and performance monitoring.
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KCB Bank Kenya is seeking an Audit Manager in Nairobi to lead risk-based internal audits, independently review lending models and assess model-risk governance. The role also requires quantitative methods and advanced data analytics to test complex datasets and strengthen control coverage.
- Develop risk-based audit plans aligned with the Bank's strategy and internal audit methodology.
- Execute independent reviews of governance, risk management, controls and regulatory compliance.
- Independently assess lending model design, assumptions, data, validation and performance monitoring.
- Apply quantitative techniques and advanced analytics to identify anomalies and emerging risks.
- Full-time role based in Nairobi.
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Audit Manager
2026-10-30T16:56:00+00:00
KCB Bank Kenya
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https://ke.kcbgroup.com/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Finance
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Computer & IT
KES
MONTH
2026-11-13T17:00:00+00:00
8
Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It als...
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 10
Determine the internal audit scope for assigned areas and develop risk-based audit plans aligned with the Bank's strategy, risk profile and Internal Audit methodology.
Execute risk-based audits and provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, including compliance with applicable policies, regulatory requirements and legislation.
Perform independent reviews of lending models across the Bank, assessing model design and methodology, underlying assumptions, data, implementation, validation, performance monitoring and continued fitness for intended use.
Assess the effectiveness of model risk governance, including model identification and inventory, ownership, development, independent validation, approval, implementation, change management, performance monitoring and management of model limitations.
Apply appropriate quantitative and data science techniques to independently test and challenge models, including, where applicable, back-testing, benchmarking, sensitivity analysis, stability testing, calibration and model performance assessment.
Apply advanced data analytics to audit engagements to interrogate large and complex datasets, identify anomalies and emerging risk patterns, assess control effectiveness and enhance audit coverage.
Assess the adequacy of data used in models and key business processes, including data quality, completeness, accuracy, lineage and relevant data controls.
Develop and communicate clear, evidence-based audit findings and recommendations, translating complex modelling and data-related matters into understandable risk and control implications for relevant stakeholders.
Maintain effective stakeholder relationships and provide appropriate technical input and advisory support on risk management, internal controls, governance, model risk and data-related matters while safeguarding Internal Audit's independence.
Stay abreast of emerging developments in banking, regulation, model risk, data science, artificial intelligence and internal audit, and contribute to the enhancement of Internal Audit's model-review and data-analytics capability.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic & Professional
Particulars
Detail
Specific Field or Qualification
Need Type[1]
Education
Bachelor’s degree
Business, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Mathematics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
RQ
Professional Qualifications
Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Risk and Data science or related discipline qualifications e.g. CPA (K)/ ACCA/ CISA/ CIA/FRM or equivalent
AA
Master’s degree
Statistics / Actuarial Science/Data Science/MBA
AA
Proficiency
Tools, languages and techniques
SQL, R, Python, Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning Techniques.
RQ
Experience
Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required
4 Years
Detail
Minimum No of Years
Need Type
Hands-on lending model development, validation, independent model review or quantitative risk analytics.
4
ES
Relevant experience in audit.
2
DE
Data science/advanced analytics using Python, R, SQL, SAS or equivalent
3
ES
Banking/financial-services or auditing financial institutions experience
3
ES
Stakeholder Management
2
ES
Determine the internal audit scope for assigned areas and develop risk-based audit plans aligned with the Bank's strategy, risk profile and Internal Audit methodology.
Execute risk-based audits and provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, including compliance with applicable policies, regulatory requirements and legislation.
Perform independent reviews of lending models across the Bank, assessing model design and methodology, underlying assumptions, data, implementation, validation, performance monitoring and continued fitness for intended use.
Assess the effectiveness of model risk governance, including model identification and inventory, ownership, development, independent validation, approval, implementation, change management, performance monitoring and management of model limitations.
Apply appropriate quantitative and data science techniques to independently test and challenge models, including, where applicable, back-testing, benchmarking, sensitivity analysis, stability testing, calibration and model performance assessment.
Apply advanced data analytics to audit engagements to interrogate large and complex datasets, identify anomalies and emerging risk patterns, assess control effectiveness and enhance audit coverage.
Assess the adequacy of data used in models and key business processes, including data quality, completeness, accuracy, lineage and relevant data controls.
Develop and communicate clear, evidence-based audit findings and recommendations, translating complex modelling and data-related matters into understandable risk and control implications for relevant stakeholders.
Maintain effective stakeholder relationships and provide appropriate technical input and advisory support on risk management, internal controls, governance, model risk and data-related matters while safeguarding Internal Audit's independence.
Stay abreast of emerging developments in banking, regulation, model risk, data science, artificial intelligence and internal audit, and contribute to the enhancement of Internal Audit's model-review and data-analytics capability.
SQL
R
Python
Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning Techniques
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Mathematics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Risk and Data science or related discipline qualifications e.g. CPA (K)/ ACCA/ CISA/ CIA/FRM or equivalent
Master’s degree in Statistics / Actuarial Science/Data Science/MBA
Hands-on lending model development, validation, independent model review or quantitative risk analytics.
Relevant experience in audit.
Data science/advanced analytics using Python, R, SQL, SAS or equivalent
Banking/financial-services or auditing financial institutions experience
Stakeholder Management
bachelor degree
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