Audit & Investigation Officer

October 2, 2026

Job Description

Optimus Bank Limited is seeking for an Audit & Investigation Officer to support in the development of the Annual Audit Plan applying a risk-based approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Experience in auditing Head office units such as Finance, Trade Finance, Treasury, Risk management
  • Deliver all allocated assignments within with agreed time, scope, and budget.
  • Contribute to continuous enhancement of quality control standards and toolkits for audit assignments.
  • Understand detailed business process activities as well as activities performed in enabling functions that support these
  • Complete all assigned / functional working papers, from planning to report within deadline.
  • Report key issues or audit findings accurately in a succinct, impactful manner, clearly articulate and substantiate the materiality or significance of the risk and its impact.
  • Support the team lead in the recommendation of appropriate corrective action, management commitments for corrective actions.
  • Report or share information on emerging trends and potential solutions for addressing control weaknesses, process efficiency challenges or resolving open audit issues.
  • Support the team to ensure efficient/effective project implementation.
  • Execute fraud investigations
  • Collect, document and store key information about the function in the allocated Audit folder for common usage.

 

Key Requirements

  • A Bachelor of either Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ banking experience in auditing Head office units such as Finance, Trade Finance, Treasury, Risk management.