Job Description
Key ResponsibilitiesTo recommend and promote practical and cost-effective actions for improving the effectiveness of the risk management process and internal control environment.Evaluate the effectiveness and contribute to the improvement of risk management processes and evaluate the potential for the occurrence of fraud and manage fraud risk.Follow up on previously reported issues to ensure that corrective action has been taken.Support the Internal Audit Manager in ensuring that all aspects of Group Audit methodology are complied with in full for all audit activity.Make appropriate recommendations for improving the governance structures and processes.Regulatory Compliance & ReportingContribute to the preparation and coordination of Audit Committee packs as required.Continually review and build awareness of legislation, standards, guidelines, control mechanisms and governance rules to maintain business compliance and reduce risk.Audit Execution & ClosureEnsure that key risks and appropriate design of control and operational effectiveness testing are identified.Help develop detailed test plans to assess the operating and design effectiveness of the control environment.Carry out detailed testing of the control environment.Help draft reports on the results of audit testing.Walk through and process map relevant business process workflows with local management.Help deliver scheduled assignments, at times individually and at times as part of a larger engagement team in accordance with the Internal Audit plan.Present findings to local management.Ensure appropriate communication is maintained with the Internal Audit Manager and the Head of Internal Audit throughout the audit process.Provide management with valuable recommendations and insights to strengthen the control environment.Assist with the audit issue closure process, effectively communicating to stakeholders.Integrity, Ethics and AdaptabilityDevelop strong senior management and stakeholder relationships.Willingness to respond and demonstrate personal flexibility.Possess an adaptive skillset to conduct special investigations at short notice with independence, objectivity and credibility with Management.Be task-oriented and have the ability and mind-set to quickly switch between tasks and audit engagements with ease without jeopardising the delivery of the Internal Audit department objectives and deliverables.Perform ad-hoc projects as directed by the Internal Audit Manager.Key RequirementsPERSON SPECIFICATIONObtained or training to obtain a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIIA).Experience in executing risk-based assurance work.Experience of managing stakeholder relationships.Strong academics coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Understanding and experience of internal control, risk management and governance theory, concepts and application.Understanding of financial services is desirable but not essential.SKILLS & EXPERIENCEExcellent oral and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail, with sound judgment.Possess strong soft skills such as conflict resolution.Ability to build rapport with all levels of management and staff.Ability to contribute well in a team environment.Strong analytical and problem solving skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr