Senior Internal Audit

The Senior Internal Auditor position is responsible to assist the Internal Audit Manager in setting and implementing the yearly strategic audit plan as well as participating in the development and review of internal audit programs for all functions and departments of the company.

This position maintains and updates auditing procedures as regulated by the Central bank and regulatory agencies and reports to the Internal Audit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Internal Audit Manager in setting the yearly strategic audit plan, scope and schedule and periodically review and discuss audit findings.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive internal audit program for the Financial Institution.
• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with the internal audit program.
• Develop recommendations for improving internal controls, operating efficiency, and the adequacy of banking records and recordkeeping.
• Report audit findings and recommendations based on the results of regularly scheduled audits, non-scheduled audits, and at any time when issues need to be addressed.
• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
• Coordinate the department’s activities with the independent CPA and all applicable regulatory agencies and examiners to best utilize available resources and achieve established objectives.
• Conduct investigations of irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditor’s attention
• Investigate fraud, embezzlements, and defalcations within the bank. Work in cooperation with risk department in any such cases as deemed necessary.
• Assist in preparing reports to the Central Bank.
• Knowledgeable in banking practices and records for compliance with established internal policies and procedures.
• Participate in Field audit mission when needed.
• Perform other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the internal audit department and with the approval of the Internal Audit Manager.

Skills and Competences

• Business Acumen.
• Good communication skills
• Ethical Conduct.
• Reporting skills
• High Integrity
• Microsoft office – all applications
• Accounting Software.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Audit.
• Masters is a plus
• CPA and/or CIA are a plus
• 4 to 7 years of auditing experience in Banking or Financial Institution industry.