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The Role

Reporting to the Head, Systems, and Control (SYS-CON), the Audit Assistant will assist in the audit of Bank systems so as to offer independent assurance to the Board of Directors and Senior Management on the adequacy and effectiveness of Internal Control, Risk Management, and Governance Systems and processes

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out internal audits as per the approved Audit Plan to ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures (SOPs), statutory requirements and best practices;
• Conducting Operation Performance Reviews(OPR) on Branches and Support Functions and provide feedback to the concerned units after reviewing by the Head of SYS-CON;
• Monthly review of the GeneralLedgers’ proofs;
• Review customer complaints relating to refund requests giving an independent assessment of the complaint to assist the Management with the final approval process;
• Service Level Agreements (SLA) reviews for all bank units/Branches;
• Ad-Hoc assignment such as review of user acceptance tests and investigations and report findings and recommendations to the Head of SYS-CON;
• Follow up and appraise the implementation of corrective actions as recommended in the various audits/investigation reports;
• Carry out regular and surprise (spot) inspections of all processes, ensuring that they comply with the Bank’s policy and procedures, statutory requirements and best practices guideline;
• Ensuring adoption of audit best practice from the industry and Group Internal Audit through review of audit processes and procedure manuals, audit working papers, and templates;
• Advisory services to stakeholders on controls on new products and services in the Bank;
• Play an independent assurance role in all strategic Bank projects ensuring that project risks are identified and mitigated;
• With the approval of the Head of SYS-CON, liaise with external assurance providers & regulators (CBK) as well as other stakeholders on matters relating to Internal Controls & Audit.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in business with a specialization in a numerical/financial discipline
• Professional qualification such as CFA, CPA, ACCA or CISA
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a bank, financial institution or professional services

Competencies & Skills

• Knowledge of banking and regulatory operations and regulations
• High computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Investigation and Probing skills
• Communication skills, including oral communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Knowledge in auditing, internal audit standards, fraud awareness, and professional ethical standards
• Knowledge in enterprise risk management (i.e., risk analysis and control assessment)