Branch Audit Team Lead - TJ / 1902311

Sindh Bank Limited is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join its Audit Division as a Team Lead - Branch Audit based in Sukkur. The successful candidate will play a critical role in planning and executing branch audits, overseeing audit team members, and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, and compliance with the Bank’s policies and regulatory requirements. This position requires identifying operational risks and control gaps, preparing detailed audit reports, and recommending actionable measures to enhance the Bank’s internal control framework and risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the Unit Head Branch Audit in developing the annual Audit Plan, ensuring it aligns with the Bank’s strategic objectives and regulatory guidelines.
- Plan and conduct comprehensive financial, regulatory, compliance, and operational audits of various branches.
- Develop and regularly update audit programs and procedures in line with the Bank’s policies, internal audit standards, and applicable regulations.
- Evaluate internal controls and operational processes to identify weaknesses, irregularities, and inherent risks.
- Collect and analyze audit evidence, maintain thorough working papers, and document findings in accordance with professional auditing standards.
- Supervise audit team members, review their work for quality and completeness, and ensure timely completion of audit assignments.
- Conduct exit meetings with branch management to discuss audit findings, secure management responses, and agree on corrective action plans.
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports highlighting significant findings, risk exposures, control deficiencies, and recommendations for improvement.
- Support the Head of Audit in preparing reports on critical audit findings and unresolved issues for presentation to the Board Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
- Maintain audit records and correspondence, and suggest improvements to policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit methodologies.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in banking or financial institutions’ audit functions, with a strong understanding of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations.
- Graduate degree from an HEC-recognized institution.
- Professional qualifications such as ACCA, MBA, or M.Com are preferred.

Additional Information

Sindh Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, regardless of gender or religion. The maximum age limit for applicants is 50 years.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an audit professional to contribute to the strengthening of internal controls and risk management within a reputable financial institution.