senior auditor

Banka Intesa Sanpaolo d. d.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Banka Intesa Sanpaolo d. d. in United Arab Emirates invites a Senior Auditor to lead internal audit engagements under the MEA Region Internal Audit leadership.

You will assess internal controls, document audit test work and communicate audit issues to management, following IIA Standards and ISP methodologies. You will develop audit programs, conduct engagements, collaborate with HO specialists, prepare reports, monitor mitigations, and interact with regulators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit or related role.
• Knowledge of credit analysis standards, NPL management, asset classification and provisioning.
• Experience auditing AML, sanctions and operations.
• Broad knowledge of banking services, corporate governance and Basel ICAAP/Pillar 3.
• Ability to audit multiple areas and write clear, detailed reports.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CAMS, etc.
• Willingness to travel within UAE and to MEA region.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive audit programs based on the Chief Audit Officer methodology to support audit tests.
• Conduct audit engagements under guidance from the Head of MEA Region Internal Audit and Head of IMI CIB Foreign Network Audit.
• Collaborate with Head Office specialist functions.
• Prepare diligent audit products (reports, work papers).
• Ensure timely audit reports clearly present weaknesses and recommendations for mitigation.
• Monitor resolution of weaknesses and implementation of actions.
• Follow business evolution and regulatory changes affecting the branch and portfolio.
• Maintain relationships with branch counterparts and regulators.
• Perform annual and continuous risk assessments.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects.

Skills

Audit knowledge

English proficiency

Report writing

Regulatory & risk standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration or Risk Management

Job description

Overview

You will work as Senior Auditor under the direction of the Head of MEA Region Internal Audit and the Head of IMI-CIB Foreign Network Audit. Either independently or collectively with the MEA Audit team and with HO auditors, you will carry out or lead internal audit engagements covering different areas; you will evaluate internal controls of the audited organizational structure process, document audit test work and communicate audit issues to management. You will adhere to the obligatory IIA Standards, as well as the methodology standards of the ISP Chief Audit Officer. You will be responsible for the preparation of ad hoc and periodic reports, as requested, and you will be the official point of contact for the Internal Audit function with the local Regulators.

What you'll be doing

• Develop comprehensive and detailed audit program, based on the HO Chief Audit Officer methodology framework, to support the execution of audit tests and verifications


• Conduct audit engagements, in line with the instruction from the Head of MEA Region Internal Audit team and from the Head of IMI CIB Foreign Network Audit


• Collaborate with other Head Office Chief Audit Officer specialist functions


• Ensure the preparation of diligently audit products (reports, work papers, etc.)


• Ensure that the audit reports are prepared in a timely manner and that they clearly present the identified weaknesses and formulate effective recommendations for mitigation action


• Ensure that the efficient monitoring of the resolution of the identified weaknesses and the implementation of mitigation actions


• Follow the evolution of the business and operational activities and of the credit portfolio of the Branch, as well as the changes in the related internal (local and HO) and external regulations


• Maintain solid working relationships with relevant Branch counterparties and stakeholders


• Manage the relationship with the local Regulators, answer their enquiries in collaboration with the Head of MEA Region Internal Audit and with the Head of IMI CIB Foreign Network Audit


• Perform the annual and continuous risk assessment


• Assist with other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required

Who we are looking for

If you want to turn your passion into a career and you have the following characteristics, we are waiting for you:

• At least 5 years of experience in the role


• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Risk Management


• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of credit analysis standards and techniques, non-performing loan management practices, asset classification, provisioning and related accounting treatment


• Experience in auditing the areas of AML, Sanctions and Operations


• Broad knowledge of banking services, corporate governance and risk management best practices (incl. the Basel framework and ICAAP & Pillar 3 processes)


• ability to audit multiple areas of the Branch


• good knowledge of English


• ability to write clear and detailed reports


• relevant professional certifications (CIA, CISA, CAMS, etc.)


• availability to travel within UAE and to different countries especially in MEA Region

About us

We are the leading banking group in Italy and one of the Top Tier in Europe. Join us and be part of our successful story!

With over 20 million customers in Italy and abroad, we are a true engine of sustainable growth, with a strong commitment to the environment and a tangible impact on society. People are our driving force. We take care of them and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.

The Chief Audit Officer Area aims to ensure independent and continuous oversight of the Bank’s and Group’s processes and operations, in order to prevent or detect anomalous and risky behaviors or situations. Through advisory activities, it supports corporate structures in strengthening the internal control system and improving process effectiveness. The Area also supports governance by providing Top Management and Corporate Bodies with a clear and structured view of the state of controls and the findings emerging from audit activities, with a focus on transparency, soundness, and sustainable value creation.

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