Group Audit Mission Manager – Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire

Job Description:

The Audit Mission Manager is responsible for conducting audit missions independently or under the supervision of the General Inspection & Audit management, depending on the complexity of the missions. He ensures the assessment of risks, process compliance and the effectiveness of risk management systems within the audited scope. He ensures that missions are carried out in compliance with internal audit quality standards and makes recommendations aimed at strengthening the operation and control of the audited processes.

Responsibilities:

Conduct of audit missions:

• Define the objectives, scope and methodology of the missions.
• Develop the work program based on internal and external benchmarks (banking regulations, internal audit standards).
• Conduct interviews with process managers and perform the necessary document analyses
• Perform audit tests to assess the compliance, effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls in the various departments or processes of the bank.
• Identify anomalies, non-conformities, weaknesses in controls and assess their potential impact on the organization's risks.
• Formulate relevant and pragmatic recommendations.

Drafting and presentation of audit reports:

• Write clear, structured and reasoned audit reports detailing observations, identified risks, recommendations and best practices to be implemented.
• Present the results of the mission to stakeholders (Management, business managers) in a clear and constructive manner.

Team and resource management:

• Supervise the auditors assigned to the mission by supporting them throughout the audit missions.
• Organize and distribute tasks within the audit team to ensure that missions are completed in compliance with deadlines and quality requirements.

Follow-up of recommendations

• Ensure monitoring of the implementation of the recommendations issued.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective actions implemented.

Other activities and participation in the continuous improvement of internal processes

• Participate in updating the risk mapping (Risk assessment )
• Contribute to updating and improving internal audit methodologies based on regulatory developments, industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional work at the request of management
• Develop and update training content and ensure its deployment to teams
• Lead a community of auditors on the assigned themes: Organize and lead thematic meetings and working groups; Contribute to the creation of common reference frameworks, shared methodologies and best practice guides; Identify cross-functional or emerging topics to be addressed jointly (regulatory issues, digital transformation, risk management, etc.).

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Technical skills:

• Knowledge of banking processes: Mastery of banking processes (credit, financial risks, compliance, back-office, etc.) and the risks associated with each activity.
• Knowledge of auditing standards: Knowledge of IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors ), international standards and good practices in internal auditing.
• Reporting and communication skills : Ability to write clear, concise and well-argued reports. Good presentation and stakeholder interaction skills.
• Experience in using audit and control tools would be a plus
• Fluency in English would be a plus

Behavioral skills:

• Rigor and methodology: Organizational skills, ability to carry out missions independently while respecting rigorous methodologies.
• Critical thinking and analysis: Ability to identify underlying risks, ask relevant questions and analyze complex situations.
• Interpersonal and teaching skills: Good oral and written communication skills, particularly for presenting results to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in a team: Effective collaboration with other internal auditors and departments within the bank.

Required Profile

Training:

• Bac +5 in Audit, Banking, Finance, Management Control, or equivalent.
• CIA ( Certified Internal Auditor), CISA ( Certified Information Systems Auditor) or any other relevant certification is a plus.

Experience :

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in banking internal audit, internal control or risk management.
• Experience in an audit firm or within a significant bank is strongly desired.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected]

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