Internal Audit Manager
About the role
The core responsibility of an auditor within NBC is to execute audit assignments in accordance with the Audit Plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards. This role involves developing in-depth knowledge of audit methodology, delivering high-quality audit work, performing planning and execution of Design Effectiveness and Operating Effectives Testing, and maintaining relationships with key audit contacts and internal audit colleagues. Responsibilities: - Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Audit Methodology - Deliver assigned responsibilities by the Chief Internal Auditor work to a high quality - Perform planning and execution of Design Effectiveness and Operating Effectives Testing - Develop and maintain relationships with key audit contacts on each audit - Engage proactively with Internal Audit colleagues during assignments and request technical assistance where required - Provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice - Support the Chief Internal Auditor in the identification of risks to be tested - Develop an in-depth knowledge of NBC and the various business areas and use this knowledge to assess risks and controls - Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and document all working papers in Audit Bond - Ensure all audit observations and planned actions are factually agreed with management as soon as they arise - Document all working papers in line with methodology requirements - Display professional scepticism, raising and discussing contentious observations with management - Discuss and agree the factual accuracy of audit observations with the Chief Internal Auditor - Provide feedback to the Chief Internal Auditor and audit team with progress and observations raised during the audit - Participate fully and be supportive in all audits by providing assistance to the team where required - Continue to update awareness of risk issues and changes across selected business units - Assist in the induction of new joiners, mentoring less experienced team members - Proactively take on additional tasks as requested by the Chief Internal Auditor - Perform Issue validation testing and documenting of the working papers - Support with the teams Data Analytics and Automation initiatives and have experience in performing data analytics - Improve technical knowledge through self-learning or training - Share knowledge with AIA colleagues and peers in the business - Develop and enhance learning through seeking coaching, training and continual feedback - Coach new joiners and trainees on how to apply the methodology - Build knowledge of business and culture in business units for the Retail/Consumer, Business Banking and CIB portfolio and Functions - Knowledge of key regulations, including FIC, KYC and AML, Sanctions, for business areas / locations within remit - Prepare audit observations and make sure that they are concise, factually accurate and cover all of the significant issues - Assist the Chief Internal Auditor where required, in the drafting of the audit report - Obtain regular updates on the control environment through ongoing discussions with management - Proficient in report writing for governance reporting - Develop and maintain relationships with accountable management on each audit - Present effectively at stakeholder meetings and forums How to apply: Apply via the NBC careers portal: https://absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NBC_Careers/job/Head-Office-NBC/Internal-Audit-Manager_R-15989952
Key requirements
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CPA, ACCA and equivalent certifications)
- Graduate degree
- CIA certification (added advantage)
- Experience in Internal/External audit or commensurate experience in a major financial institution
- Experience in Risk Based Auditing or Risk/Compliance /Control activities
- Financial services industry knowledge
- Data analytics knowledge
- Knowledge in high-risk areas such as Credit Risk, Corporate and Investment Banking, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Risk, Finance, Treasury, Wealth Management, Commercial, Informatics, Statistics
- Analytical Thinking – Advanced
- Auditing Skills
- Audit Methodology
- Data Management