Officer - Internal Audit

Job Purpose:

To support the internal audit team by assisting in reviewing bank controls, identifying risks, ensuring compliance with policies, and helping improve the effectiveness of internal controls.

This role is suitable for high-potential fresh graduates seeking to build a professional career in banking internal audit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs professional internal auditing work.
• Work involves conducting performance, operational, financial and compliance audits.
• Provide consulting services to the organization’s management and staff.
• Provide input to development of the annual internal audit plan.
• Maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards.
• Complete all internal audit work in compliance with The IIA’s Standards.
• Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating bank’s audit risk areas.
• Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting business processes and procedures.
• Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer audits.
• Compose audit reports, and prepares working papers.
• Develop and maintain productive team-oriented client and staff relationships.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
• Represent internal audit on bank project teams and at management meetings.
• Perform related work as assigned by audit management.
• Act as Team Leader when assigned to an Audit as Team Lead and be fully responsible for the phases of Audit (Pre Audit Planning, Field Work, Review, Post Audit work such as reports finalization).
• Create project on Team Mate or similar and update all pertinent data / reports / samples required for audit of a branch/Unit
• Prepare Pre-Audit Planning and audit/review branch/unit accordingly.
• Prepare Branch/unit Introduction Letter/Email & obtain signature of Head of Internal Audit Group.
• Download (ACL) and gather samples of bank functions and products.
• Review and Update all Standard Tests for Evaluating Performance Standards (STEPS) and follow while auditing the branch.
• Comprehend scope of products and functions dealt with in branches.
• Record findings, scan documents supporting the exceptions.
• Discuss the findings with Audit Supervisor.
• Merge all work of auditors on the project, sign off all electronic working paper and generate audit reports.
• Close all coaching notes (Team Mate or similar requirement).

Work Experience:

• 0 years of experience required
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Internship, academic projects, or audit-related coursework will be considered an advantage

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related discipline from a recognized university
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 and above (mandatory)

Professional Certifications (Preferred):

• CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, CA, ACFE
• Banking Audit, IT Audit, or Fraud Audit certifications are an added advantage

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Internal Auditing & Risk-Based Audits
• Internal Controls & Compliance Assessment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Audit planning, execution, and reporting
• Attention to detail and sound professional judgment
• Effective communication (written and verbal)
• Stakeholder engagement and interviewing skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments
• Team-oriented with leadership potential
• High ethical standards and professionalism