Internal Auditor

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Reporting to: Head of Internal Audit

Location: UK

Salary: Competitive

Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited offers both retail and wholesale banking products and services to private, corporate and institutional clients. Our products and services are designed to address the needs of individuals and corporate clients visiting or based in the United Kingdom with business or personal connections in Africa and vice versa. Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited is a limited company incorporated in England & Wales (05969821). Registered office: 60-62 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8TF. Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited is Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. GTBank and GTBank UK are the trading names of Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited. We are the UK fully owned subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, one of the leading financial services providers in Nigeria.

Job Type:

Internal Audit provides independent assurance to the CEO, Board Audit Committee and internal stakeholders, as well as certain external stakeholders (typically external auditors, the Group Auditors and regulators). The Bank’s philosophy is to have strong controls and the position is a high-profile role that is expected to add value to the firm making reasonable and constructive recommendations for improvements. The purpose of this role is to provide reliable, valued assurance to the senior management over the effectiveness of controls mitigating current and evolving high / medium risks and in so doing enhancing the controls culture within the organization. With supervision from the Head of the Department, the Internal Auditor shall carry out independent reviews and reporting on adequacy of internal controls. He / She is also required to carry out risk-based audits in accordance with the annual risk-based audit plan, and also monitor management’s actions to rectify the audit findings.

About the role:

With supervision from the Head of the Department, the Internal Auditor shall carry out the following:

• Conducting audit for all the business areas and report outcomes to the Head of Department.
• Assist in identifying the activities and controls that mitigate these risks and where appropriate testing their effectiveness. Reporting to the Head of Audit on areas where controls should be made more effective.
• Monitoring management’s implementation of the audit recommendations and performing follow up audits as appropriate after being agreed with the Board Audit committee.
• Assist in preparing high quality audit reports and documentation.
• Presenting findings in a clear manner in well-structured and lucid audit reports.
• Assist in completing audit work as scheduled in the Internal Audit Annual Plan and in accordance with the procedures set out in the Internal Audit Manual.
• Undertake consultancy engagements as directed by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Confirmation of customer account balances to external Auditors.
• Conduct investigations as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.

About you:

• Internal audit experience and strong technical skills gained within a Banking role (Retail and Wholesale banking) is essential.
• You must be able to write clear and concise reports of audit reviews that identify key risks/issues and suggest improvements.
• Familiarity with FCA/PRA regulations and forthcoming regulatory developments. Ability to consider the likely impact of regulatory developments on the bank, and on internal audit. You will have a good understanding of banking operations and business risks.
• Experience or interest in banking IT audit and information security is desirable.
• You must be confident and have strong oral communication and interpersonal skills. You will be expected to develop effective working relationships with the auditees.
• Proven experience of leading audit of controls related to risk management.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CMIIA, CIA or CISA qualification is preferable or currently studying towards accountancy and audit qualifications. CISA Qualification would be a plus.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Senior Finance Auditor, Senior Audit, Bank Auditor, Audit Senior Finance Consultant, Senior Auditor, Lead Auditor, Audit Lead, Audit Senior, Audit Consultant, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW may also be considered for this role.