Audit Manager - Vice President (f/m/d)

SMBC Bank International plc; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global banking institution in Germany is looking for an Audit Manager responsible for overseeing internal audits and ensuring a robust control environment. You will prepare audit plans, communicate findings to senior management, and validate recommendations. Ideal candidates should possess strong numerical skills, a professional qualification, and past internal audit experience. The role offers competitive benefits such as hybrid working and career development opportunities.

Leistungen

Hybrid and flexible working

Private medical insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Ample paid leave days

Qualifikationen

• Educated to degree standard with a professional qualification.
• Strong numerical and financial skills with regulatory understanding.
• Previous internal audit experience required.
• Operational knowledge of banking to identify control weaknesses.

Aufgaben

• Deliver timely internal audit assignments.
• Prepare and oversee audit planning and controls testing.
• Draft Audit Control Recommendations and internal audit reports.
• Validate action taken for closure of audit recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Degree and professional qualification (CIA, ACCA)

Jobbeschreibung

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Position Description

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The Audit Manager is primarily accountable and responsible for the timely delivery of an internal audit assignment. This includes:

• Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators, that an effective internal control environment exists.
• Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members. Providing guidance and support to team members as necessary.
• Directing testing to cover key areas of risk and determine the scope and focus in agreement with the Audit Partner of the review, and share expertise in their area with other team members.
• Preparing draft Audit Control Recommendations for review by AD Management. The Audit Findings must be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to the HoA, AD Management and then to business Management including senior stakeholders. In doing so, the Audit Manager may experience some significant challenge and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues.
• Preparing the final internal audit report. The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required.
• Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate Priority recommendations and the provision of assistance and guidance to Management.

The Audit Manager may be also asked to assist the HoA with maintaining relationships with Senior Management (D, ED and MD level) in a nominated area of responsibility, have insight into business activities and be able to comment on key areas of risk for those business areas.

The Audit Manager will also be expected to contribute to Audit Department initiatives and work collaboratively across EMEA.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard and holder of a professional qualification, (Usually CIA, ACCA etc) with strong numerical and financial skills and understanding of the regulatory environment.
• The ability to clearly communicate to senior Management both verbally and in writing audit issues and to gain the confidence and trust of Management in their relationship management role.
• The role holder needs to have a good operational knowledge in some aspects of the Bank to enable them to identify control weaknesses and advice on best practice/ process improvements. And have technical expertise in Bank products and local regulations.
• A clear understanding of the risk and internal control environment relevant to the business being audited.
• Attention to detail. The confirmation of factual accuracy and a clear understanding of how the facts should be interpreted is essential.
• Be able to apply knowledge and skills to other areas and interpret these in the wider context. Be a trusted advisor to the business and undertake problem solving in own role. Advising the business on possible control solutions and, being able to balance competing demands.
• Previous internal audit experience is required to demonstrate a track record in effective internal audit delivery and management.

Competencies

Customer Focus
Driving Change
Driving Results
Embraces Diversity
Enterprise Leadership
Judgement and Decision Making
Risk Management
Strategic and Visionary
Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it\'s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-being and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!

About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

Find out more about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers

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