Internal Audit Officer (Contract) at NCBA – August 2026

Employer: NCBA Group Plc
Position: Internal Audit Officer (Contract)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Career Field: Auditing / Internal Audit
Published: 20 August 2026

Job Overview

NCBA Group Plc is seeking an Internal Audit Officer (Contract) to provide independent and timely assurance to the Board and Executive Management on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.

The successful candidate will support risk-based audit assignments, data analytics, continuous business monitoring, audit reporting, and follow-up of management actions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial – 5%

• Conduct audit reviews aimed at optimizing the bank’s costs.

2. Internal Business Processes – 75%

• Execute the audit plan and deliver audit, consultancy, and advisory assignments on time.
• Use Data Analytics tools in audit testing, including assurance over 100% of populations for automated processes.
• Track audit issues and validate management’s closure of identified issues.
• Assist in preparing audit packs for Management, Group, and Board reporting.
• Conduct continuous business monitoring and highlight significant issues affecting the bank.
• Recommend appropriate solutions to address identified issues.
• Review financial and accounting reports, including quarterly financial statements prepared for publication, in accordance with Bank of Tanzania (BoT) regulatory requirements.

3. Customer – 10%

• Conduct advisory and consulting reviews aimed at adding value to customers.
• Discuss audit observations with clients and agree on their factual accuracy.
• Prepare audit reports on time.
• Follow up on remediation of audit findings, particularly issues that directly affect customers.

4. Learning and Growth – 10%

• Pursue continuous learning and professional development.
• Embrace and positively respond to organizational change.
• Remain open-minded and implement feedback.
• Complete required learning hours and annual CPD requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and stewardship.
• Demonstrate and uphold NCBA values.

Technical Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and ability in:

• Internal Audit: Delivering audit engagements using an agile approach and applying the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Governance, Risk and Control: Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal controls within a banking environment.
• Business Acumen: Understanding the business environment, industry practices, and organizational factors.
• Critical Thinking: Business process analysis, business intelligence, and problem-solving.
• Data Analytics: Application of computer-based techniques in audit work.
• Communication: Ability to communicate audit matters clearly and effectively.
• Improvement and Innovation: Ability to embrace change and drive improvements.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in:
  • Accountancy
  • Finance
  • A related field

Professional Qualifications

Candidates should be:

• CPA qualified
• ACCA qualified
• CIA qualified
• Or working toward a relevant professional accounting/auditing certification.

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in risk-based auditing or risk/control assurance activities within the financial services sector, preferably banking.
• Basic knowledge of banking products and financial services.
• Practical understanding of the regulatory environment.
• High level of integrity and good professional conduct.
• Practical experience with computer-based audit techniques.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Skills

• Internal auditing
• Risk-based auditing
• Risk and control assurance
• Governance and internal controls
• Banking operations
• Data analytics
• Computer-assisted audit techniques
• Financial statement review
• Regulatory compliance
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Audit reporting
• Stakeholder communication

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