Senior Internal Audit Manager

National Bank of Malawi Plc

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following position in our Internal Audit Division in Blantyre.

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER (1 POST)

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting risk and control assessments across key business processes, documenting results and updating the audit universe for the Bank including subsidiaries.
• Based on results of the annual risk assessment, develop an annual Internal Audit plan for the approval of the Board Audit Committee.
• Manage and lead the audit teams in the execution of the annual Internal Audit plan from planning, audit fieldwork, reporting to issue tracking (audit follow ups).
• Provide guidance to the Investigation Team on investigation of Frauds, Forgeries and Losses.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships by ensuring audit service delivery meets stakeholder expectations while upholding independence, objectivity, and professional integrity.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit or management with division or cross functional initiatives and special assignments/projects.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit with general administration of the Internal Audit function including performance management, budgeting and coordinating resources, managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and continuous improvement program.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Audit, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field from a recognized university.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, CIA, CISA, CIMA
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant audit experience in a reputable public accounting firm or a financial institution.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in IT and data analytics tools
• Experience in reviewing and auditing insurance processes is an added advantage

For those interested in the position of Senior Internal Audit Manager, in addition to the above qualifications and experience, they must have at least 10 years’ audit experience in the financial services industry and must demonstrate practical ability to lead high performing audit teams. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates with the requisite qualifications and experience should submit their application letter and detailed CV to hcd@natbankmw.com no later than 16 May 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.