Internal Auditor

Bank ABC Tunisia is reinforcing its Audit Department with the recruitment of a Internal Auditor. The internal auditor is responsible for reviewing and assessing processes controls and practices, as well as related procedures. The purpose of these assessments is to provide the Group Audit and the Audit Committee with an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve ABCT operations. Principal Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of the Role: 1 - Audit plan, risk assessment and audit field work: - Contribute in the preparation of the annual Audit plan and risk assessment; - Define audit scope, identify risks and existing key controls framework; - Design of audit work programs and perform appropriate data sampling; - Discuss audit findings, recommendations and action plans with line managers and prepare draft audit report for review by the Head of Internal Audit; - Follow-up of the implementation of outstanding recommendations and action plans; - Build strong, effective, and ongoing relationships with senior business stakeholders; - Track outstanding issues and ensure reporting them to the head of Internal Audit: Monthly monitoring of outstanding issues. 2 - Report findings, violations or deficiencies: - Analyze operational and management processes and system controls’ effectiveness and efficiency in view to improve them and propose added value recommendations; - Provide assurance that operations and processes are compliant with regulations, internal and Group policies and procedures; - Identify control and processes weaknesses and provide evidential support for report recommendations. 3 - Apply the Group Audit Methodology and any additional aspects aligned with the Unit’s requirement: - Adherence to Group audit manual; - On-going alignments with best practices and local regulatory requirements. 4 - Achieve efficiency for Audit: - Propose improvements for audit missions. 5 - To ensure assignments are delivered within the quality required by the Audit Methodology: - All key documentation of audit assignment are completed as per the Group Audit Methodology. 6 - To partner with the business and ensure adequate level of independence. Provide support and advisory risk services and ensure independence of the function: - Participation in Working Groups or Operational meetings. 7 - Report to the head of IA any deviations, non-adherence to audit methodology with regard to closure of issues. 8 - Display the Bank’s Corporate Values at all times. 9 - Ensure completion of mandatory internal and regulatory training requirements. 10 - Ad hoc work required by the Head of Audit: - Participating in preparation of the Audit Committee packs and reports; - Conduct special studies and investigations. Knowledge - Proficiency in Internal Audit techniques and methodology including knowledge of IIA Standards; - Deep knowledge of Banking and Financial Institutions including Wholesale Banking and Trade Finance Products, processes and associated risks (e.g. Credit, Compliance, Operational risk...); - Good knowledge of organizations’ governance structures, enterprise risk management and internal control; - Understanding of Tunisia regulations applicable to financial institutions, (e.g. Commitments rating, Tunisia central bank laws and circulars, Foreign exchange regulation…); - Good data analytics and computing skills. Knowledge of audit software (BWise, Sinergy, ACL) is also beneficial; -Strong business and audit writing skills; - Language proficiency: Advanced level in French and English. Education / Certification - Master degree in Auditing, Accounting, Banking or related subjects. - Professional certification such as CA/ CPA/ CIA/ preferred. - Minimum experience of 3 years of Auditing in Financial Institutions (Internal Audit Department or with an external firm).