Corporate Audit Manager

Job Description

Job Purpose:

• To lead and deliver independent, objective and risk based internal audits of Corporate Banking functions.
• Ensure robust evaluation of governance, risk management and control processes across all units under Corporate Banking (includes Corporate, Commercial, SME & Financial Institutions) such as Corporate lending & Liabilities, Corporate Credit, Corporate Risk Management as well as Consumer Protection in line with UAE Central Bank regulations and global best practices.
• Working independently with minimal supervision, utilize available Internal Audit tools for completion of assigned audit tasks, ensuring quality and delivering to targets. Conduct/participate in special assignments, reviews, additional tasks as and when required by Internal Audit Management.
• Train and develop the skills and knowledge of team member within the Audit teams, communicating the Bank's shared culture and values.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing Corporate Banking and Corporate Credit Risk Management audit engagements and has overall responsibility for pre-planning, planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of the engagement.
• Ability to identify the weaknesses in the overall Credit Risk Management Process (such as Credit Risk Framework, Credit Underwriting Standards (Retail and Corporate), Credit Assessment and Approval, Credit Portfolio Management etc.) and provide insights into potential credit risk exposures and offer actionable recommendations for enhancing the organization's credit risk controls and strategies.
• Lead Audits / participate in audits in line with the IIA Standards and Internal Audit Policy and Procedure Manual.
• As Auditor In Charge:
• Plan and execute individual review engagements leading a team of auditors.
• Ensure Terms of Reference and Audit Planning Memorandum are submitted to Head of Corporate, Retail, Treasury & Risk Management Audit and the Chief Audit Officer for review and approval within the timelines stipulated in the Audit Manual.
• Review the Audit Programs prepared by the audit team and ensure the scope is covered adequately.
• Support the audit staff in the execution of day-to-day audits, recommends solutions to audit findings, leads audit closing meetings with the stakeholders and assesses the reasonableness of audit issue resolution.
• Review, finalize and issue the audit findings identified by the audit team during fieldwork.
• Review working paper during the audit as well as prior to wrap up to ensure quality and completeness in documentation.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports in a timely manner and in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards, other applicable standards and the Audit policy and procedure manual and submit the same for review by Head of Corporate, Retail, Treasury & Risk Management Audit and Chief Audit Officer.
• Conduct audit exit meetings with the stakeholders to discuss overall audit results, conclusion and audit ratings.
• As Audit Team member:
• Support the Auditor In Charge in preparation of the Terms of Reference and the Audit Planning Memorandum.
• Prepare the Audit test Programs for the areas allocated in the audit engagement for review by the Auditor In Charge.
• Ensure timely completion of the audit engagement including working papers
• Follow-up and Monitoring of audit recommendation implementation by the stakeholders.
• Assist and provide inputs in identifying audit universe, perform Risk Assessment and developing the annual audit plan.
• Assess the effectiveness of the audited entity processes and standards to promote best practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in special assignments whenever required and perform any other additional tasks as assigned by Audit Management.
• Coaching and supervision of junior members of Internal Audit.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders, continuously engaging with stakeholders to minimize dispute while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Engage and build a trusted relationship with the Management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized University / institution.
• Minimum 8 years of Banking Experience with over 4 years in Audit or Credit in the Banking domain.
• Strong communication (writing & verbal) and report writing skills.
• Hands-on experience with Audit Management Software.
• Knowledge of local laws, regulations, and standards governing various aspects of the banking domain.
• In-depth Knowledge of audit processes as well as Banking operations and Support functions.

Preferred Certification/ Training:

CIA / Moody's Certification / CRMA