Head of Audit

Job Purpose
Provide the Board and Executive Management with an Independent, objective,
reasonable assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve
the bank's operations and helps the bank to accomplish its objectives by
bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the
effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes in
accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), ISACA Standards, AWB Group
Audit Methodology, BIA Internal Procedures and Central Bank of Egypt
Regulations.
Main accountabilities and approximate time split
Accountability:
Audit management
Time Split: ‎50% Responsible for managing the Audit portfolio of Business
Banking, Marketing and Corporate Relations.

Audit plan
* Collaborate and support the Chief Internal Auditor (Audit Director) to define the appropriate coverage strategy and audit plan for Business Banking, Marketing and Corporate Relations, (taking into consideration the Audit Risk Appetite, the current and expected business environment, the regulatory requirements and the resourcing levels within the Function in line with AWB methodology.
Organize missions.
* Supervise audit work to ensure that relevant risks and controls have been identified and appropriately assessed.
* Review processes and documentation of audits including (planning, fieldwork, and reporting) received from the audit leads/auditors in charge of the audit missions.
* Issue high quality Findings, recommendations and audit reports (with input from the audit team).
* To ensure that issues, recommendations and final audit ratings are objective and not biased in line with the rating tools applied by AWB.
* Continue to update awareness of risk issues and changes across relevant business units and use this knowledge to update audit approach/multiyear audit plan where necessary.
* Supervise and oversee the progress of the recommendation follow up and take appropriate action if needed.
Manage team.
* Manage audit teams on a day to day basis, working to ensure that audits progress as planned, with regards to resourcing, budget, scope, and timetable.
* Provide constructive feedback and evaluation to team members for audit assignments and support other heads in their assessment of Assistant Vice Presidents (AVPs)/and Audit Managers.
* To deliver feedback and continuous coaching as per the AWB performance development policies for direct reports.
* Report to the Chief Internal Auditor all the essential people development actions for the team members, including the training needs, periodical assessment …etc.

Reporting and MI
* Provide complete, accurate and timely information for AWB group reporting/governance reporting.
* Oversee the quality of data maintained on the Audit system.
* Proactively take on additional tasks as requested by the Chief Internal Auditor /Managing Director.
* Supporting the innovative solutions for the data analytics and automated auditing.
Accountability:
Stakeholder Management and Leadership
Time Split: ‎30% • Lead discussions with clients regarding audit
Findings/recommendations, consulting with the Director/ Chief Internal Auditor
where necessary.
* Build independent and respected relationships with clients in each audit.
* Develop a wide network of contacts across the bank businesses and functions to identify and work towards strategic goals.
* Own and drive personal learning to support achievement of career aspirations.
* Engage and motivate others to develop their skills/knowledge/experience to contribute to the success of Bank Internal Audit (BIA).
* Act as mentor and coach to less experienced team members and support others to develop.
* Provide guidance to auditors and audit leads during audit assignments.
* Create an environment to encourage knowledge sharing, asking questions and sharing viewpoints with BIA colleagues.
* Ensure the inclusion of all colleagues, regardless of background or circumstances.

Accountability:
Decision-making and Problem Solving:

Time Split: ‎20% • Take into account reputation of Attijariwafa Bank Egypt at
all times, through positive interactions and following policy and process.
* Sets an example and supports fair and ethical behavior with all colleagues.
* Make sure colleagues are equipped with knowledge about the audit standards, code of ethics, AWB policies to be able to protect BIA and bank's reputation at all times.
* Challenge others where appropriate, if you believe self to be correct.
* Makes decisions on a broad range of factors, with AWB values at heart.
Technical skills / Competencies
* Audit techniques
* Good organization and co-ordination skills
* Relational Ease
* Cooperation
* Effective Listening
* Self-Control
* Customer Centric
* Persuasion
* Animation/Coaching
* Development of Competencies
* Management of Projects
* Self-Motivated.
* Conflict resolution.
* Skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement
* Proven track record of high performance in previous roles.
* Desire to develop and progress career aspirations.
* Experience of flexing and adapting style to meet the needs of others.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Stakeholder Management
* Investigation / Interviewing skills
* Planning Skills
* Understanding of key risks and potential mitigation
* Report Writing Skills
* Risk identification and loss-causal analysis
* Problem solving and Analysis.
* Team Work Oriented
* Agility
* Leadership
* Customer focus
* Problem Solving
* Communication with impact
Knowledge, Expertise and Experience

Essential
* Minimum ‎10 years in Banking, Audit and Risk Management.
* Extensive experience in risk based auditing or risk/control activities and technical knowledge in the relevant specialist field (e.g. Retail, Business Banking, MCR…etc.)
* Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CIA, CFSA, CISA, CAMS, CRMA, CFE) for audit roles; technical qualification for specialist risk team roles.
* Practical understanding of relevant regulatory environment.
* Experience of managing audits/driving initiatives in a relevant field.
* Proven track record of high performance in previous roles to include senior client management.
* Strong level of written and oral Arabic and English
* Advanced PC -relevant packages e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.
Preferred
* Graduated from Faculty of Commerce - Accounting - French Section.
* Strong level of written and oral French.
* Knowledge about new and emerging financial products and services.
* Experience of leading others during audit assignments.
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* * ID: ‎1642951673
* Post Date: ‎23/‎01/‎2022