Senior Internal Auditor

Job Mission / Objective

Leads and participates in integrated audits, focusing on manual and, where no in-depth IT audit skills are required, but also automated/application controls supporting the financial, business, and operational processes in the Bank, as well as its Alliance Banking partners.

The Senior Internal Auditor will also be responsible for reviewing strategic projects, focusing on the key risks and controls applicable to the project, including project governance. Completes assignments of different complexity and variety in line with the audit plan and internal audit methodologies. Contributes to the internal audit strategy, both at department level and at the level of the projects for which he/she is in charge. Assists in developing the department’s Internal Auditors and other team members, such as temporary resources.

Technical – Internal Audit

• Conforms to and exhibit the ability to apply the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Makes sure the assignment is properly planned, executed, documented, and concluded in line with applicable standards, analyses, and documents the risks associated with business operations, as well as monitors the effectiveness of risk management processes.
• Takes responsibility for the overall execution of the audit project through wrap-up and final report and follow up on management actions to be delivered in accordance with the group internal audit quality guidelines and methodologies.
• Identifies issues to their root cause during project delivery by analysing the issues, patterns and trends and proposed solutions for addressing these issues.
• Researches technical issues related to business processes and uses these to provide practical recommendations/solutions.
• Implements knowledge of internal audit standards in most cases encountered by leveraging experience gained in having addressed several complex situations. Handles the applicable rules in at least one other auditing standards framework.
• Designs audit programs complying with IIA performance and consulting standards.
• Applies an understanding of risk and fraud by identifying fully addressing and documenting issues.
• Applies understanding of IT control requirements, by leveraging from experience, as well as knowledge of the organisational IT gained during several engagement situations.
• Understands the value drivers and issues facing the applicable business unit of the Bank.
• Assists in and/or create work products such as audit analysis, correspondence, memoranda, and other working papers that document the engagement procedures performed, the findings, and the results of those procedures.
• Delivers on Data Analytical audit procedures and supports the team in analysing results.

Development

• Demonstrates depth of skill and experience in competency area.
• Provides constructive input and highlighted new ideas to improve operations or service delivery.
• Takes personal responsibility for own career development.
• Knowledgeable in acceptable business standards practices, risk, governance, and control.
• Creates and/or maintains a professional development plan (e.g., goal setting and learning plan) to continually develop skills.
• Seeks opportunities and challenges. Volunteers for additional tasks and responsibilities.
• Actively contributes to the development of team members in their understanding of the applicable standards, policies, and guidelines.

Diversity

• Drives inclusions in the team and ensures that through teamwork and peer review.
• Uses all sources of knowledge as input into engagement. Seeks and brings into engagements, best practices and learning from other engagements.
• Demonstrates ability to work simultaneously on multiple engagements.
• Adapts to changing circumstances and drives a culture of change through own behavior.
• A team player and works seamlessly and demonstrated flexibility in team interactions.
• Stays abreast of general business/economic developments and new standards; gains an in-depth understanding of their linkage and impacts on the business.
• Participates and/or assists in other team members engagement workshops and challenges their understanding of audit areas and processes to assure adequate coverage and quality in accordance with the group internal audit quality guidelines and methodologies.

Quality

• Takes ownership of quality standards and requirements before, during and after the engagement.
• Coordinates compilation of entire engagement report. Ensures style and language are the same throughout and at consistent level of quality. Relates reporting, findings, or advice to the business unit.
• Ensures that all conclusions were supported by appropriate evidence. Ensures that deliverables are technically accurate and complete.
• Produces consistently high-quality deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Produces high quality deliverables for complex pieces of work, requiring minimal rework or queries within deadlines.
• Effectively manages deadlines and priorities.
• Delivers work of sufficient quality to ensure effective management of the engagement.
• Presents a credible image of self and the Internal Audit unit.

Administrative

• Submits timesheets accurately and on time.
• Is recognised for challenging and improving the way things are done in the department and the organisation.
• Effectively manages deadlines and priorities.
• Manages audit files well in line with required policies and methodologies
• Applies for leave prior to leave taken and submitted sick leave forms in accordance with staff policy.
• Ensures that all engagement related expenses are pre-approved

People management

• Checks and ensures that work papers and reports of the team members working under her as team lead meet the IIA standards.
• Team members are clear as to expectations and standards.
• Coaches team members to strive for excellence and guides junior team members if they cannot meet the standards.
• Meets all the Internal Audit guidelines and policies

Academic Knowledge:

• BCom or /BCom (Hons), equivalent degree in internal auditing or relevant degree,
• CIA / CFE preferable or working towards completion thereof.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years combined internal audit experience with supervisory experience

Skills / Specialized Know How:

• An understanding of technical general controls and technical information technology concepts is essential.
• Strong understanding of process mapping (Visio), business risk identification and frameworks is essential.
• Experience in financial / banking sector and related business processes highly desirable.
• Strong report writing skills.

Competencies:

• Motivated, ability to work independently and as team member.
• Presentable, professional and confident.
• Understanding and proficient in using MS Office and audit tools such as IDEA and GRC.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in acceptable business standards practices, risk, governance and control.
• Self-starter, results driven with a sense of urgency to get things done.
• Strong attention to detail/methodical/analytical.
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Digital Appreciation

• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund
• Group Life Cover
• Income Disability Cover
• Funeral Cover
• Training & Development