Standard Chartered Bank – Nigeria Recruits Audit Manager

We’re a leading international bank, with more than a 150-year history in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. 

We bank the people and companies driving investment, trade and the creation of wealth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. 

With 1,600 branches and offices in 70 countries, we offer exciting and challenging international career opportunities.

Role Purpose
1.To assist the Head of Audit in
*Providing a view on significant risks within the Bank and an assessment as to whether these risks are being adequately managed and escalated appropriately.

*Preparing Country Audit Needs/Risk Assessments and detailed audit plan.

2. To lead and participate in internal audit engagements of diverse business units or functions of the Bank.

Key Responsibilities
. Support the Head of Audit in understanding the business strategy, plans, products, performance and risk-related issues at business unit level.
. Perform, support or lead the planning, fieldwork, and reporting of internal audit engagements (country and functional audits) in line with Group Internal Audit methodology.

* Support the delivery of the agreed audit plan for the Bank; understanding the key audit issues arising and escalating any significant audit findings that is unresolved.

*Adopt an anticipatory approach to risk assessment through stakeholder communication/engagement and monitoring of the external environment to improve audit planning

*In conjunction with other team members, attend Business Operational Risk Forum/Function Operational Risk Forum meetings and contribute effectively to discussions on risk and control issues.

*Build relationships across the Bank to understand issues and identify areas for improvement in the control environment.

*Share best practice to improve the control environment including recommendations to the Head of Audit.
Qualification/Skills

Key Roles and Responsibilities

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Qualifications and Skills

*Minimum of a 2nd Class degree in a relevant course with professional accounting/auditing qualification.
*At least 10 years experience ( at least 3 years in the internal audit of a Bank)
*Good communicator (oral and written) with an ability to gain the respect from peers, management and other stakeholders
*Confident and courageous to raise concerns and issues with Head of Internal Audit.
*Self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision; escalating issues appropriately and in a timely manner;
*Team player and able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act of 2004, all applicants should ensure that they have completed the mandatory NYSC programme. A discharge certificate will be required as evidence of completion of the programme. Where an exemption has been granted, a certificate of exemption will also be required

Diversity and Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

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