Internal Audit Manager

Reporting into the Senior Internal Audit Manager/Country Head of Audit, independently and proactively examining and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in the entire Country/Branch activities, and operations by executing the internal audits/reviews to provide assurance to management that the assets of the Bank are safeguarded and both Bank’s and regulatory policies and procedures (including anti-money laundering) are complied with.  

Planning, organizing, executing and concluding the individual audits to identify weakness in the effectiveness of controls and key processes of the unit(s), operational/regulatory deficiencies and provide appropriate recommendations for improvement to minimize risk and safeguard the assets of the Bank.

As an Auditor-in-charge, preparing a comprehensive audit plan of auditable entity to identify the assignment scope, audit approach and critical audit areas / processes to focus on and surface key control gaps. 

Identifying all potential risks that could have an impact on the realization of the Country/Branches strategic goals. 

Preliminary assignment of risk rating of hazards which is later on finalized as per process

Drafting of audit reports and action plans for further review and approval.

Reviewing the closure requests of action plan items (review of resolutions presented by the management)

Organizing meetings across various areas to effectively close control gaps within established time frames for processes that affect them.

Conducting reviews or participating in special assignments like investigations, product/system development projects, projects for centralization or streamlining of processes, standard operating procedures, etc., to identify risk and control issues; recommending opportunities for improvement in line with best banking practices.

Discussing and recommending focused action plans to improve risk management practices; ensure common understanding on the issues and agree to corrective steps to be taken by the auditable entity. Finalizing the audit reports within scheduled time.

developing professional working relationship with managers and counterparts for the purpose of mutual understanding, easy communication and to obtain their consent on audit findings and suggested opportunities for improvement

Proactively interacting with Business and Infrastructure Unit Managers of the Country/Branch on review findings, surfacing of risks and mitigation.

Providing regular updates to the Resident Senior Internal Audit Manager/Country Head of Audit for the preparation of detailed annual audit plan based on risk assessment and evaluation of various processes/activities within the Country.

Keeping track of business developments for updating the Audit Universe and the Audit Plan.

Fully complying with all systems and procedures, review criteria for selection of review parameters as established and modified from time to time, internal processes, turnaround time in carrying out the job in a professional and efficient manner ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with the rules and guidelines set out in Internal Audit Charter / Manual and in such manner that is consistent with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.