The Management Auditor plays a critical role in independently assessing the bank’s internal controls, governance frameworks, and compliance with regulatory standards. This position involves conducting risk-based financial and management audits across various departments to ensure operational effectiveness and regulatory adherence. Additionally, the auditor is responsible for ensuring the bank’s compliance with the implementation of IFRS 9, focusing on accurate financial reporting and risk assessment related to loan classification and impairment provisioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct risk-based internal audits covering diverse functions such as HR, Risk Management, Complaint Management, CPU/Back Office Operations, Recovery, Legal, Finance, and other Head Office departments.
- Perform detailed financial audits with a strong focus on IFRS 9 requirements, including Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations, loan classification, staging, impairment provisioning, and evaluation of key assumptions and data integrity.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, operational efficiency, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to the bank’s approved policies and procedures.
- Identify control weaknesses and associated risks, preparing comprehensive audit reports that include practical recommendations and clear corrective action plans.
- Review and supervise the work performed by audit subordinates to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and escalate significant or unresolved issues to the Head of Internal Audit for timely resolution.
Required Qualifications
- Professional qualifications such as CA (Inter/Finalist), ACCA, MBA, M.Com, ICMA, or BBA.
- A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or financial advisory roles within the banking or financial services sector.
- Proven expertise in conducting risk-based audits and financial assessments, particularly relating to IFRS 9 compliance and financial reporting standards.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
While not explicitly stated, candidates with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate audit findings effectively will be highly valued. Experience in managing audit teams and working collaboratively with various departments to drive compliance and operational improvements is advantageous.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the bank’s governance and risk management framework, ensuring robust financial controls and regulatory compliance in a dynamic banking environment.