Head of Audit

Description de l’annonce:

Education / Certifications:

• ·  Bachelor degree preferably in finance, economics, accounting, banking, auditing, management or related subjects. Ideally holding Post Graduate or Master Degree in related subjects; and
• .  Professional certification or designation such as CA/ ACCA/ CPA/ CIA/ CBA / CAMS preferred. 
  

Experience:

• ·  Ideally 15+ years of auditing experience of which at least 3-5 years as Head of Internal Audit (or equivalent experience in External Audit firms), multi-national experience preferred;
• .  Previous experience in one of the big four is preferred; 
• ·  Experience with supporting all aspects of regular Audit Committee meetings; and
• . Track record of managing people.
  

Knowledge:

• ·  Solid hands-on knowledge of risk-based auditing methodologies, international standards, processes and practices;
• ·  Strong data analysis and/or technical skills to analyze complex business data utilizing automated tools and help identify problems would be an advantage. Knowledge of audit software (Teammate, BWise, IDEA, ACL) is also beneficial;
• ·  Demonstrable knowledge of the Wholesale and/or Retail banking businesses including processes, Risks and Control framework;
• ·  Strong knowledge base of banking legislations and regulations from local authorities; and
• .  Fluent in English and French (and ideally in Arabic also).
  

Personal Attributes:

• ·  Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written and ability to interact confidently with internal clients, external Auditors, and Regulators;
• ·  Self-motivated and the ability to lead, coach, encourage and empower people;
• ·  Strong team player, able to build and leverage relationships across the organization;
• ·  Strong judgment and decision making skills;
• ·  Inquisitiveness and professional skepticism;
• ·  Independence and objectivity; and
• .  Desire for achieving excellence.
  

Key Accountabilities:

• .  Know your business
  
• .  Maintain the Audit Universe
• .  Develop the Annual Audit Plan
  
• .  Deliver the Annual Audit Plan
• .  Adhere to audit standards and requirements
• .  Report on Internal Audit activity
  
• .  Manage relationship with key stakeholders
  
• .  Maintain the local Corrective Action Tracking process
  
• .  Support the local Audit Committee
  
• .  Manage and develop audit staff.