Auditor – Treasury & Financial Markets and Risk Management

Job Purpose:

• To support Group Audit in providing an opinion to Senior Management and the Audit Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. It includes:
• Delivery of audit assignments as per the annual plan and scope or ad-hoc requests
• Providing ongoing risk assessment and input to the annual audit plan
• Managing relationships within the organization
• Applying the Audit tools and methodology

Principal Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of Role:

1. Support Comprehensive Annual Risk Assessment process for Treasury & Financial Markets, and Risk Management which are reviewed annually and updated to reflect changes in the organization.
2. Delivery of internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, including:

• Conduct the planning of the scope of individual assignments.
• Ensure work is captured within the audit platform and the audit files are completed before issuing audit reports.
• Produce and discuss issue sheets on findings, agree action plans and dates for implementation.

1. Conduct assignments in the area of expertise (Treasury & Financial Markets and Risk Management):

• Perform audits within the scope of area of expertise and other areas as deemed necessary.

1. Conduct Ad hoc reviews and assignments as requested by the Group Chief Auditor, Senior Management or Audit Committee.

1. Manage relationships with Bahrain-based business units:

• Conduct regular relationship management meetings with delegated Business Unit Management.
• Maintain awareness of levels of business activity and new products/ business developments.
• Use the information acquired to inform decisions on individual Audit Assignments and the Annual Plan.
• Periodic updates on key risk profile changes within Group Audit.

1. Deliver Audit assignments in accordance with the agreed scope, timescales and budgets:

• Provide assurance over coverage of all areas stated within the scope section of the Terms of Reference.
• Deliver the assigned audits on time and within budget. Any deviations agreed with the Lead Auditor.
• Support the timely delivery of audit reports; within 125 calendar days after start of fieldwork for each audit.
• Support adherence to the man-day and travel cost budgets (where applicable) included in the annual plans.
• Identify risk issues that are relevant and drafted at a high quality.
• Issues identified need to be agreed with the auditee during fieldwork in order to agree actions as part of reporting.

1. Ensure timely and accurate Issue Tracking & MIT:

• Perform timely review of issue closure requests and validate that agreed actions have been completed (within 30 calendar days after receiving them).

1. Ensure Team development and personal objectives:

• Undertake at least one external development activity and complete the bank's mandatory training.
• Monitor regulatory developments and attend regulatory briefings and/or complete mandatory training hours required by the professional body.

Job Context (circumstances & environment surrounding the job):

Group Audit (GA) consists of a Bahrain-based team plus local Internal Audit teams based in overseas units of ABC. GA is responsible for providing independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of ABC’s internal controls to the Executive Management and the Board of ABC (via the Audit Committee). This is achieved by completing Audit assignments according to a risk-based Annual Audit Plan. The findings of the Audit assignments are included within published Audit Reports which contain findings requiring management to undertake corrective actions to address any control weaknesses identified. Findings are also presented to the Audit Committee of the Board of ABC on a quarterly basis. Given the nature of GA’s role within the business, the job holder is expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality at all times. The volume, importance and confidentiality of the material with which the job holder will deal with will require a strong sense of discretion and the ability to organise and present material in a cogent way. Group Audit staffs liaise with individuals at all levels within the organisation, including Executive Management and Board members. The job holder will be required to conduct all interactions with courtesy, respect and professionalism.

Knowledge:

• Subject matter expert on the Corporate Treasury and Financial Markets, Market Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Regulatory Risk Management, and Balance Sheet Management framework processes.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and accounting.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic language skills.
• Risk based auditing techniques.
• Understanding of banking products and services. An understanding of risks and controls related to Treasury, Finance and Balance Sheet Management
• Regulatory environment under which banks are operating

Education/Certifications:
University Bachelor’s Degree and Professional Qualification in accounting, banking, finance, audit, or risk management.
Experience:

• Minimum 4 years internal or external audit experience.
• Proven experience in the identification of risks and controls related to Finance.
• Familiarity with and exposure to different audit methodologies and with workflow-based audit software, such as B-Wise.
• Development and delivery of presentations to senior individuals.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work proactively with minimal supervision
• Ability to speak confidently to senior stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to manage conflict and work under pressure
• Strong time management and results orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with all levels in the business
• Flexible and positive approach to work, ‘can do’ attitude