Internal Audit Manager

Position Overview:

The Internal Audit Manager is primarily responsible for executing the objectives of the department as outlined by the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA). The incumbent administers the internal audit program and manages operational and compliance audits across all branches and units of the Bank. 

This role involves regular interaction with branch personnel, including managers and department heads, to ensure effective execution of audit duties. The incumbent is tasked with rigorously and thoroughly evaluating the Bank's adherence to established policies and procedures. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct operational and compliance audits across all branches and departments, following established audit procedures, extracting system data, and preparing working papers and schedules. Collaborate with the Corporate Manager or CIA to plan audit engagements by defining scope, duration, audit programs, and allocating staff assignments. 
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports that clearly outline the scope and objectives of the engagement, detail the observations and exceptions identified, assess the potential consequences of those exceptions, provide an overall conclusion of the audit, and include actionable recommendations designed to enhance efficiency and security. 
• Supervise audit engagements and review audit work to ensure that the audit scope is comprehensive, testing is sufficient, conclusions are accurate, and all work aligns with Bank policies, procedures, and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. 
• Provide continuous supervision throughout the audit process, including documenting objectives, approving audit plans, monitoring execution, validating supporting workpapers, ensuring clear and timely reporting, and adjusting oversight according to staff proficiency. 
• Immediately escalate any suspected fraudulent activity identified during audits.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field with at least seven (7) years of retail banking experience, ideally including operations or internal audit work. 
• Auditing experience is a plus. 
• Knowledge of banking and financial legislation, internal policies and procedures, Central Bank supervisory guidelines, and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards. 
• Strong background in retail banking operations, with clear understanding of internal controls and daily bank procedures. 
• Analytical proficiency in financial statement evaluation, accounting, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly in audit and commercial banking terminology, to draft clear, concise, and actionable reports. 
• Demonstrated team leadership skills, including training auditors and ensuring audit quality and compliance with standards. 
• Progress toward or attainment of CPA and/or CIA certification is a strong advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing team that values innovation and excellence. 
• • Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, medical insurance (including life, dental, and vision), and a robust pension plan. 
• • Be part of a team that values your expertise and invests in your success!