Assistant Vice President –Audit – Global Markets

TAAHEED are currently engaged with the region’s leading Banking group to assist them in attracting the talent of the future. Our client is one of the most recognizable names in the Financial Services industry and is in an enviable position to be able to recruit high-caliber professionals across the business.

The Group Internal Audit function is seeking an Assistant Vice President candidate to focus on the Global Markets business. Main responsibilities will include performing risk-based audits of the Departments/Units/Branches within Global Markets, leading audit teams, conducting special investigations and reviews as well providing technical guidance to the team and to colleagues from other teams.

Accountabilities:

1. Each assigned audit is planned in detail by conducting risk assessments, developing an understanding of activities, and allocation of audit work to assigned team members.
2. Audits are performed in accordance with approved audit programs, utilizing internal and external resources.
3. Ongoing consultancy/advice is provided to auditees from a control perspective for improvements in their processes to ensure effective and efficient controls.
4. Assess if Divisional/Regional/Branch Line management have identified and classified the risks in their activities.
5. Control procedures are adequate, effective and efficient to reduce risks of errors, omissions and loss.
6. Improvements/enhancements to the internal control structure are required.

Educated to minimum degree level with accounting qualification preferred.
Minimum 5 years experience in Internal Audit, International Banking, accounting or other relevant profession.
Strong knowledge of Global Markets businesses.
Good knowledge of bank and audit policies and procedures, as well as Central bank regulations, if relevant.
Good analytical and problem solving skills.
Team-oriented and able to manage/prioritize multiple tasks.
Very good verbal and written communication skills.

About The Company

TAAHEED deliver pioneering recruitment solutions and consultancy services to MENA organizations that believe human capital is the major driver in building a ‘best-in-class’ team or company.

TAAHEED offer Search & Selection, Project & Managed Service solutions across key practices, including:

1. Construction & Development
2. Banking & Financial Services
3. Insurance
4. IT & Telecommunications
5. Engineering & Industry
6. Shared Services (HR/Legal/Accountancy/Professional Support)
7. Higher Education Recruitment / University (Faculty Staff)
8. Media, Advertising
9. Marketing, PR & Communications
10. Public Sector

TAAHEED also are the regions number one contributor to Emiratization initiatives.