Audit Assistant at Standard IBTC Bank - Lagos

Standard IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

The Risk & Compliance teams at Standard Bank provides the essential foundations for our constantly evolving range of financial products and services. Risk is often the business unit that acts as the vital link in the powerful relationships we enjoy with our clients worldwide, and this division is now seeking an exceptional Auditor to help us build on our success. Because you will work with colleagues across the business, you need to be an independent thinker, with exceptional analytical and communication skills, as you will organise and negotiate measurable solutions to fulfill challenging targets, and support our corporate business objectives

Standard IBTC Bank is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Audit Assistant - Lagos

Job ID: 12689
Location: Lagos
Division Group: Governance & Assurance

Position Description
Ensure the smooth administration of the Internal Audit Department and the rendition of various audit returns emanating from audit exception issues and assist with audits.

Key responsibilities

• Complete and submit monthly MIS reports on audits and special investigations to the Regional Audit Manager through the Country Head of Audit.
• Track and co-ordinate the timely delivery of high-quality comprehensive regulatory and internal audit issue validation, and where determined appropriate issue validation on other remediation actions, including issues arising from the external auditors, consultants and other parties.
• Provides administrative support to a senior-level executive
• Maintain frequently changing calendars through Outlook and coordinate all aspects of appointments, meetings, receptions and conference calls for the Head of Audit
• Prepares and reviews materials and correspondence for meetings
• Assist with creation/modification of presentations, spreadsheets, and other various documents
• Coordinate frequent travel arrangements – both international and domestic
• Order supplies and process invoices through P2P system
• Organize and secure highly confidential company and employee information
• Assist in ad-hoc reports special projects as needed
• Serve as back up support administratively for other managers and staff when required
• Booking and arranging department meetings as well as taking minutes
• Attend to any other ad hoc assignments as determined by the Country, Head of Audit.
  

Key performance measures

• Audit Tracking and reporting of long outstanding issues to the Head, Internal Audit.
• Evaluation of monthly rendition from the Head of Internal Audit at the end of each assignment.
• Deadlines met relative to key responsibilities, prompt and accurate performance of administrative duties.

Internal relationships

• Maintain close relationship with staff to assist in administrative duties.
• Maintain close relationship with auditees and peers to know any new trends in the banking industry.
  

External relationships

• Maintain close relationship with internal customers approaching the department for service.
• Relate with labour unions where necessary.

Required Skills and Qualifications
Qualifications

• Degree in management sciences e.g. Business Administration/Secretarial Administration/ accounting. MBA as added advantage.

Experience

• Detailed knowledge of banking system particularly Internal Audit.
• Having a sound knowledge/understanding of the internal operations and procedures of the Bank.
• At least three years banking experience.
• Experience as a Personal Assistant will be an advantage.

Required Competencies
Technical competencies

• Good knowledge of management and relevant banking code of ethics/policies and procedures in relation to the bank’s products/services.
• Competent skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Good knowledge of various office automations e.g. scanner, copiers, telephone/printer.

Personal competencies

• Analytical Skill
• Communicate effectively
• Result oriented
• Manage relationship
• Self-starter
• Effective time management
• Integrity
• Ability to multitask
• Good listening skills
• Team Player
• Sociable person
• Proactive
  

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2014

How to Apply
Interested candidates should
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