Senior Manager, Personal Banking Audit (Arabic Speaker)

Job Purpose - Support preparation of Annual Risk Based Audit Plans for all functions within the Personal Banking business. - Perform semi-annual risk assessments of audit entities. - Perform risk based audits, investigations, and consultancy assignments. - Prepare audit reports and ensure completeness of documentation on Teammate. - Perform continuous auditing of assigned areas/ product specialization. - Work with management on plans to mitigate risk. - Participate in preparation of Board and Management committees’ presentations. - Conduct periodic follow up exercise and review closure of open observations. - Mentor and train junior staff on best practices and enhance their skills in conducting audit assignments. Principal Accountabilities - Contribute to developing the strategic plan of audit - Implementing the strategic plan developed by CAE - Contribution to the Bank’s strategy and performance - Add value and suggest improvements to the IA policy and procedures document to reflect actual processes - Adherence to Audit’s policies and procedures - Lead and execute the targeted annual development plans for IA staff - Accurate escalation to the line manager about team performance & assessment of team needs - Enhancing skills by acquiring Internationally recognized certifications - Articles and standards shared with staff and discussion performed to improve staff knowledge and skills - Provide a supportive learning environment by offering on-the-job training opportunities for new team members, especially UAE nationals. - Serve as a mentor to junior team members, offering guidance and support as they navigate their roles within the department. - Suggest new assignments - Good quality and up to date risk assessment - Audit plan structure is well designed and achievable - Lead the audit team to achieve set timelines - Carries out audit assignments with objectivity - No conflict of interest - Able to manage and resolve conflicts with minimal intervention by CAE Planning: - Approved Planning methodology is implemented. - Audit planning is well structured, covering all risky areas - Audit team is efficiently utilized and adhere to scope and objectives. - Contribute to the cost effectiveness of the department. - Coordinate and plan activities as effectively as possible. Fieldwork: - Audit tests are carried outas prescribed and within agreed time frames - Audit work papers comply with IIA standards. - High risk and regulatory observations are escalated immediately to CAE. - Conflict between team members is minimal and effectively managed. - Conflict with auditees is effectively managed. Fieldwork is conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing - Manage the exit meeting in a professional manner Maintain professional behavior with auditees - Risks and impacts are properly assessed and promptly reported to protect the Bank's interest. Reporting: - Prepare a comprehensive executive summary that reflects the key risks and management risk awareness. - Follow the IA risk rating methodology in assigning the risk rating. - Timely completion of audit reports and special projects. - Explain risks to auditees and identify root causes within an efficient time frame. - Audit reports address the main audit concerns and provide value added recommendations for improvements. Follow up: - Follow up on management actions addressing risks identified in audit issues to ensure they are implemented. - Continuous audit for identified key risk areas undertaken periodically and results escalated. - Update the list of reports to be tested periodically - Testing is effective and results are accurate - Action taken by audit team members is tested for quality assurance. - Identify new initiatives, projects, products and operational changes at an early stage - Maintaining effective & professional working relationships with all Bank employees. - Initiate feedback on completed audit reviews and ensure obtaining response from auditees and management on the quality and usefulness of audit services - Average time taken to complete an audit from planning to reporting to be within the budget. - Ensure timely attendance and punctuality. Experience & Qualifications - University graduate in accounting, commerce or finance - Internationally recognized accounting/auditing qualification: ACA, CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) - Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) - 10+ years internal/external auditing experience in the Financial Services industry - 8+ years' experience in banking Internal Audit with experience in auditing all areas of Personal Banking including Asset Products, Liabilities, Digital Banking, Investment Products, Customer Experience, - Experience of auditing AML/CFT, regulatory compliance and Consumer Protection Regulations - Currently working in a Manager role in a Bank in UAE in which audit assignments were conducted independently with minimum supervision.

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