About the job
Empowering Informed Decision-Making
An award-winning international bank is expanding its Internal Audit function!
The Internal Audit team plays a critical role in safeguarding the organisation’s value by providing independent assurance, advice, and insights to the board and management. We achieve this through a risk-based approach aligned with industry best practices.
The Internal Audit Manager Responsibilities:
• Lead and execute internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, employing a risk-based methodology consistent with IIA standards.
• Prepare comprehensive, actionable audit reports for the Board Audit and Risk Assessment Committee (BARAC), including clear recommendations for management.
• Build strong relationships with business units to gain valuable insights and enhance risk awareness.
• Partner with the first and second lines of defense to strengthen control environments.
• Develop deep expertise in specific risk areas to become a trusted advisor.
• Contribute to the bank’s overall risk assessment and integrate findings into the audit planning process.
• Mentor and develop team members to elevate audit quality and standards.
• Represent Internal Audit on bank committees, providing expert advice on control improvements while maintaining independence.
• Foster a culture of improved risk management throughout the organisation.
• Track and monitor audit issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Support the development of audit methodologies and reporting.
• Undertake other duties as required by the bank.
Qualifications
Essential:
• University degree with relevant auditing experience and a strong grasp of financial services best practices.
• Proven knowledge of corporate, institutional, and private banking.
• Proficiency in data analytics.
Desirable:
• Professional auditing qualification or equivalent experience in financial services assurance.
• Experience with African financial institutions.
Experience and Skills
• Minimum 8 years of auditing experience in the financial services industry.
• In-depth understanding of internal audit best practices and methodologies.
• Subject matter expertise in a key risk or product area (e.g., regulation, technology, trade finance).
• Advanced data analysis capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Results-oriented with excellent time management and teamwork abilities.
• Proven ability to deliver clear and impactful presentations to senior audiences.
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