Senior Manager / Manager - Internal Audit

You should ideally;

• possess a degree or a full professional qualification in Internal Auditing / Accountancy / Banking (CIA, CFE, CA, ACCA, CIMA, would be preferred)
• hands on experience in Branch Banking Operations and Credit will be a definite advantage
• possess at least 8 - 10 years' experience in internal auditing including branch operations & credit audits in the financial services sector at supervisory / managerial level
• possess a sound knowledge on branch banking operations, credit, banking regulations, governance, risk management and controls possess good people management and cost & resource management skills
• have strong communication & presentation skills
• have an excellent knowledge in report writing and analytical skills
• have the ability to meet tight deadlines and multi-task
• be willing to travel outside Colombo (as and when necessary) to carry out audits and investigations

You will be responsible for;

• supervising audits on branch & credit operations and department audits including centralized operations, legal & credit to ensure risks are assessed, controlled and are compliant with Internal policies and regulations
• providing leadership and guidance to conduct branch and credit operations audits and provide guidance in assessing the risks, reviewing the audit programmes, scrutinizing all audit reports with a view to adding value whilst maintaining the quality of audit work
• writing & presenting clear & concise reports and conducting audit discussions with Corporate / Senior Management and Audit Committee to ensure appropriate action is taken to close audit observations while quality of the output is maintained by the Department
• providing value-added advice to first and second line of defense on the creation or modification of processes, product and services to ensure appropriate level of internal controls, compliance and governance framework is maintained
• undertaking special audits and assignments as requested by Head of Internal Audit / Board Audit Committee / other Board sub committees / CEO

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse environment. Recruitment to the Bank is based solely on merit and competency irrespective of other characteristics that make our employees unique.