• Assist the Business Audit Lead in performing annual risk assessment to support the development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan and define audit scope on business areas as well as across operational, financial, compliance, credit and other related risks.
• Perform risk-based audit assignments, utilising risk analytical skills, use of data analytics and professional judgement to identify critical areas to provide internal stakeholders with a quality assessment focusing on key business areas.
• Ensure full and complete understanding of the nature and scope of the relevant risks involved throughout each audit assignment.
• Ensure that audit assignments are completed in an effective, efficient and timely manner in accordance with established standards, industry best practices and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper performance and quality of documentation during the audits.
• Build trust and credibility with stakeholders through objective and sustainable engagements and where appropriate, provide constructive challenge to improve or enhance internal controls.
• Participate in projects and working groups in an advisory and consultative capacity.
• Perform any other assignments/tasks as assigned by the Head of IA.

Job Requirement:

• Degree in Accountancy, Business or equivalent, preferably with professional certification (e.g., CB, CBA, CA, CPA, CIA, CISA).
• Preferably minimum 3 years of banking audit experience from financial institutions. Strong business, credit, risk and operational knowledge will be advantageous.
• Good regulatory requirements and expectations working knowledge, with relevant exposure and experience in retail banking products, treasury activities, AML/CFT requirements, corporate governance, financial and non-financial risk management and regulatory compliance areas.
• Understanding of technology risks and controls will be an added advantage. · Working knowledge of internal control concepts and auditing techniques.
• High level of integrity, drive and sense of urgency. · Has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly motivated, with high adaptability to new circumstances, uncertainties, information and challenges.
• Strong ability to work both independently with sole responsibility and as part of a team to deliver quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills. Mature and able to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.
• Experience in the use of data analytics and visualization tools such as ACL, IDEA, PowerBI, Tableau will be an added advantage.