Internal Audit Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

Performs professional internal auditing work. Is responsible for the day to day conduct and completion of the audit. Work involves conducting performance, operational, financial and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the bank’s management and staff; and providing input to development of the annual internal audit plan.  Maintains all bank and professional ethical standards and completes all internal audit work in compliance with The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in Identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and provide key input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
• Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
• Conduct data extraction, analysis and security reviews utilizing appropriate tools.
• Maintaining appropriate working relationships with bank staff and internal audit staff.
• Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Monitoring the day-to-day progress on work assigned.
• Communicating audit findings to management throughout the engagement and keeping the SIA informed on the status audit.
• Preparing the draft audit report, seeing that all findings are adequately supported, and determining those findings to be included in the report or those to be handled as minor findings.
• Presenting and communicating audit findings at the audit review meeting.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and sharing information gained with co-workers.
• Performing other work as assigned by audit management.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s degree or Professional qualification in relevant Field.

Professional: Internal Audit training

Minimum Experience: 4 years of relevant experience

Certifications: CIA, CISA

COMPETENCIES

• Ethical Orientation
• Analytical thinking
• Business Acumen
• International Professional Practices Framework
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Teamwork-Collaboration
• Drive for Results /Delivery
• Planning
• Leadership