Internal Audit Manager at National Bank of Commerce (NBC)

Internal Audit Manager at National Bank of Commerce (NBC)

Internal Audit Manager at National Bank of Commerce (NBC)

Employer: National Bank of Commerce (NBC)

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Job Requisition ID: R-15989952

Work Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Location: NBC Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Date Posted: October 14, 2026

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

Job Summary & Overview

NBC, Tanzania’s longest-serving commercial bank, is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager. The core responsibility of this role is to plan, execute, and deliver audit assignments across NBC’s retail, business, corporate/investment banking, and operational functions in accordance with the bank’s Audit Methodology, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Audit Delivery & Issue Assurance

• Plan and execute Design Effectiveness and Operating Effectiveness testing with minimum supervision, focusing on key risks.

• Evaluate internal controls, document accurate working papers in Audit Bond, and maintain evidence supporting all audit findings.

• Factually agree on audit observations and root causes with management promptly to accelerate report issuance.

• Perform issue validation testing and verify the implementation of agreed management actions.

• Support data analytics and automation initiatives within audit operations.

• Identify risk trends and provide ongoing risk awareness updates for assigned business units to the Chief Internal Auditor.

• Assist in mentoring less experienced team members and inducting new joiners.

2. Reporting & Governance

• Draft clear, concise, and insightful audit observations that identify root causes and offer practical risk-mitigation solutions.

• Assist the Chief Internal Auditor in drafting comprehensive audit reports.

• Prepare governance updates and reporting inputs for the Board Audit Committee and executive management.

3. Knowledge Management & Relationship Building

• Maintain up-to-date expertise on banking regulations, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) guidelines, and sanctions.

• Continuous engagement with business stakeholders across Retail/Consumer, Business Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), and control functions.

• Present audit methodologies, control trends, and risk updates at management risk and governance forums.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce, Finance, Management Studies, or related fields.

• Professional Certifications:

  • Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.

  • Added Advantage: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of internal/external audit experience or commensurate risk/compliance experience in a major financial institution.

  • Proven experience in Risk-Based Auditing and data analytics.

  • Specialized exposure to key financial high-risk areas (e.g., Credit Risk, Corporate & Investment Banking, Cyber Security, IT, Treasury, Finance, or Wealth Management).

• Key Skills: Advanced analytical thinking, audit methodology execution, data management, effective communication, planning and organizing, and risk and security management.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online before the closing deadline:

• Application Channel: Submit via the official NBC / Absa Group careers portal referencing Job Requisition ID: R-15989952.

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• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026