Job Description
An international commercial bank present in Mauritius is recruiting a Manager – Internal Audit who will promote and verify the effectiveness of internal control systems and mechanisms. The incumbent will also enhance the Organisation’s ability to meet its objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of internal control system independently and objectively
- Advise and report on the maintenance of proper and adequate accounting books and records
- Ensure financial statements and reports are accurate and in compliance with accounting standards and applicable laws, regulations/guidelines issued by regulatory bodies
- Carry out any special assignment or investigation and prepare reports for the Managing Director and the Audit Committee
- Ensure that systems and procedures are adequate and effective for the safeguard of the Bank's asset and income and give recommendations for improvements
- Organise and carry out regular internal spot and other checks in all departments/branches of the Bank
- Make enquiries to ensure that the business of the Bank is being conducted in a cost effective manner
- Make regular reports to the Audit Committee regarding findings, advice and suggestions
- Carry out regular audits of computers and the IT system
- Develop and implement risk-based auditing tools and techniques
- Develop an Audit manual, audit plan and audit charter
- Carry out full audit on all operations and detect malpractices in all departments/branches of the Bank
- Any other related duties as may be assigned by Management
Qualifications & Experience
- Possess a first degree in a related field
- Be a certified Internal Auditor or alternative equivalent acceptable qualification
- Have at least 7 years of relevant experience in the field, preferably in a financial or banking institution
- Possess wide auditing, control and investigation skills
- Have organisation, supervisory and planning aptitudes
- Be able to exercise initiative and judgment in the performance of assigned tasks
- Be Computer literate and familiar with the latest office tools
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possess a high sense of integrity and team leader aptitudes
