INTERNAL AUDITOR – STANBIC BANK UGANDA

About Stanbic Bank Uganda

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

1. Risk-Based Audit Planning

• Support development and maintenance of risk-based audit plans.
• Assess business areas and products to identify key risks.
• Evaluate risk management practices across different business functions.
• Contribute to audit planning by identifying areas requiring assurance and review.
• Ensure audit activities align with business objectives and internal audit methodology.

2. Audit Execution and Control Testing

• Develop audit scopes through:
  • Audit walkthroughs
  • Data gathering
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Critical analysis
• Execute audit assignments according to Global Internal Audit (GIA) methodology.
• Perform control testing to assess:
  • Control design effectiveness
  • Control operating effectiveness
• Identify control weaknesses and areas of improvement.
• Determine residual risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support management in addressing root causes of identified issues.

3. Data Analysis and Technology-Enabled Auditing

• Use data analytics to support audit activities.
• Extract, analyze, and interpret business data.
• Perform data-driven audit testing.
• Apply technology tools to improve audit efficiency.
• Support full population testing where applicable.
• Develop meaningful data insights to support audit conclusions.

4. Audit Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare accurate audit documentation.
• Maintain complete audit records within audit management systems.
• Document audit findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Identify root causes and business impacts.
• Agree remediation actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare audit reports according to internal audit standards.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Building strong working relationships with business teams.
• Understanding operational processes and business risks.
• Communicating audit findings effectively.
• Providing assurance and advisory support to stakeholders.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

6. Governance and Compliance Support

• Maintain accurate audit information for governance reporting.
• Support internal audit quality improvement initiatives.
• Apply professional internal audit standards.
• Promote effective risk management and internal control practices.
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Qualifications and Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• First Degree in:
  • Audit
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Business-related discipline

Professional Experience

• 3–4 years of experience in:
  • Internal audit
  • General business operations
  • Risk management
  • Assurance functions
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data.
• Understanding of IT controls and technology risks.
• Experience supporting audit planning, testing, and reporting processes.
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Technical Skills and Competencies

• Internal auditing principles.
• Risk-based audit approaches.
• Audit planning and execution.
• Audit report writing.
• Internal control evaluation.
• Governance and risk management processes.

• Source and analyze audit data.
• Transform and model data for audit purposes.
• Perform data-driven testing.
• Use technology tools to support audit decisions.
• Present audit insights through clear visual reporting.

• International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Internal Audit professional standards.
• Audit quality assurance requirements.
• Continuous improvement practices.
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Behavioural Competencies

• Practical problem-solving approach.
• Ability to communicate information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to verify and validate information.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to examine and interpret complex information.
• Commitment to professional standards.
• Strong documentation skills.
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Technical Competencies

• Audit Project Management.
• Audit Report Writing.
• Internal Audit Data Analysis.
• Internal Audit Technology Application.
• Internal Auditing.
• Maintaining Internal Audit Professional Practices.
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Career Opportunity

• Banking operations.
• Enterprise risk management.
• Technology-enabled auditing.
• Corporate governance.
• Financial controls.
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How to Apply

• Internal auditing
• Risk assessment
• Data analytics
• Control testing
• Audit reporting
• Banking or financial services
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