Manager Internal Audit, RBB - Absa Bank

To develop tactical strategy and delivery plans, formulate associated practice/s and to ensure operational implementation and adaption i.t.o. auditing methodology, governance and delivery objectives.

Job Description

A role has become available for an experienced Audit Manager to join our Group Internal Audit Retail Banking team, The ideal candidate will have auditing experience across digital channels, branches and retail banking products.

You will plan, execute and manage audit assignments in accordance with the Group Audit Plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards.

The Audit Manager is responsible for the quality of the audit work performed and the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit team. Experience managing teams is critical to the role

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan the delivery of assigned audits to a high quality across our RBB division in line with Key Performance Indicators as per the methodology. This will include adequate resourcing scheduling, meeting key deliverables in terms of audit timelines and review of audit work to confirm that the minimum requirements as per methodology are met.

• Act as a mentor for auditors across the team and peers to provide guidance to ensure that their work exceeds quality standards.

• Manage the teams assigned to the audit effectively by delegating audit work to empower each individual team member.

• Contribute to the annual planning process as requested by the Head of Audit by providing feedback and knowledge in terms of business. This will include identifying auditable entities, assessing the audit needs assessment and preparing all Management Information reports required.

• Engage with Centres of Excellences at each stage in the audit process and give oversight to CoE colleagues working on the audit assignment.

• Based on the reviews performed, provide effective feedback to audit staff during the audit assignment to confirm that working papers are completed in line with the AIA methodology.

Education and Experience:

• B Degree (Commercial, Informatics, Statistics)

• CA (SA), CIA, CISA or international equivalents

• 3-5 years experience in Internal/External audit or commensurate experience in a major financial institution or consulting

• 2 years experience in risk-based auditing or risk/control activities

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)