AVP And Audit Manager

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

JOB PURPOSE:

Participate as well as lead audits covering the activities and processes of Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments across the FAB Group. Thorough understanding of business/ relationship aspects, Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments control dynamics, Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments risk management processes and the regulatory environment, both in UAE and other relevant jurisdictions where FAB operates, provide assurance to Management by identifying weaknesses; reporting and escalating significant Audit findings in a timely manner; and agreeing action plans to address the issues raised.

Act as the day to day contact with Management in Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments Departments influencing change through providing advice. Provide input to SVP / VP & Head of Audit / VP & Senior Audit Manger on issues that have impact on the FAB Group as a whole. Assist in conducting special investigations, reviews, additional tasks as and when required by SVP / VP & Head of Audit.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic Contribution

• Assisting in the audit of FAB Group s Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments functions and related activities in the UAE and across the international network (functional). Furthermore, Group Subsidiaries under Group Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments governance will be covered.
• Ensure that Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments audits are conducted in accordance with the objectives laid down in the Annual Plan and ensure that the work program is completed in an efficient and effective manner on or ahead of schedule. Inform Head of Audit of any potential delays and/or changes to the Annual Plan.

People Management

In undertaking audits:

• Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Promote the organisation s values and ethics in all activities within the team to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the bank.

Budgeting and Financial Performance

• Monitor the financial performance of given areas of activities versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Execute to established GIA Policies, Guidance Notes, Procedures and Practice Notes in undertaking all tasks. Provide input to the development of GIA practices as per industry standards and regulatory expectations.
• Review all the activities of the Units within Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments portfolio in all the jurisdictions in which they operates to define and maintain the Audit Universe. Coordinate with other teams to ensure efficient and effective coverage
• Prepare and maintain a Risk Assessment of each of the Process Streams within the Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments and applicable subsidiaries (e.g. international entity) as identified in the Audit Universe. In this respect, work with the businesses to promote periodic self-assessment of risks and controls.

• Establish/update and maintain Audit programs in the central audit management tool.

• Conduct audits of the Processes within the Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments and assess if:

• Divisional/Unit Line management have identified and classified the risks in their activities.
• Governance, risk management and control procedures are adequate, effective and efficient to reduce risks of errors, omissions and loss to acceptable levels at an acceptable cost.
• Improvements/enhancements to the governance, risk management and internal control structure are required.
• Data and transaction processing meets the required standards of reliability, integrity and availability.
• The Division s/Unit s assets are being safeguarded.
• The use of resources is efficient and effective.
• Draft audit worksheets/ audit report submitted by auditors are properly reviewed and finalized.
• Audit Worksheets/Audit report is discussed and finalized with GIA management/client within 3 weeks of completion of fieldwork. Negotiate with Unit management to agree a documented Management Action Plan to resolve the issues raised.

• Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Group requirements, policies and quality standards.

Job Context

Specific Accountability

• Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments control processes and CBUAE regulatory reporting developments,; drive necessary changes in Audit plan/working programs.
• Safeguard against potential loss and contributing to the Units/Departments systems and procedures, by reporting whether governance & controls of FAB standards are effectively carried out and are efficient in the units/departments audited.
• Review the relevant functions of the bank end to end and identifying areas of correction / improvement.
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• Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor s degree.
• Relevant post-graduate qualification and/or relevant professional qualification and/ or certification desirable.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience with an International Bank or Big 4. Internal Audit experience strongly preferred (but not mandatory).
• Working knowledge of Consumer, Private & Business Banking Segments activities and processes and associated risks.
• Working knowledge of bank and audit policies and procedures, as well as Central Bank regulations, if relevant Self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks and ability to work under pressure.
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