Internal Auditor

Job Mission / Objective This position will participate in teams to deliver internal audit, risk management and corporate governance services to a wide variety of clients across all business units while providing Auditees with real, value added consulting services and enhancing the image of the department in the bank. Reports to Head: Internal Audit Impact on Business Results Direct: Assisting in the effective completion of engagements (per the annual internal audit plan) assigned to, in all the operational areas of the business and contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of the area and the operational achievement of their strategy. Indirect: Cost management of travelling, accommodation, incidental and other costs (e.g. stationery). Figures Affected by the Role (KPIs) Quantitative Meeting delivery milestones on audits Generally deliver on audits within the defined turn-around times Being productive chargeable to audit codes for 85% performing audits, investigations and consulting activities, 25% being admin and other tasks (e.g. Training) Qualitative Quality of audit reports Quality of audit documentation (e.g. working papers and audit programs etc.) Building good relationships with business Contributing to building the team collaboration and knowledge sharing Champion for Issue Tracking: Preparing the issue tracker reporting monthly on the progress, ensuring management gives valuable and timely feedback, delivering the dashboards for reporting on time and ensuring limited review notes. Champion role will be measured against how you deliver on the above in terms of timeliness (not missing reporting deadlines), value (ensuring the content is well updated), errors (ensuring the dashboard is error free, presentation (ensuring the dashboard is presentable and the comments read well. This is a monthly task. Main Responsibilities Technical Conform to and exhibit the ability of understanding and to apply the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and/or as applicable the Standards of other professional bodies, e.g. Association of Fraud Examiners, Information Systems and Control Association. Apply understanding of risk and fraud by identifying, fully addressing and documenting issues. Assist in and/or create work products such as audit analysis, correspondence, memoranda and other working papers that document the engagement procedures performed, the findings, and the results of those procedures. Assist in designing audit programs complying with IIA consulting standards. Assist in identifying issues to their root cause during project delivery by analyzing the issues, patterns and trends and proposed solutions for addressing these issues. Research technical issues related to business processes and use these to assist in providing practical recommendations/solutions. Understood the value drivers and issues facing the business unit. Implement knowledge of internal audit standards in most cases encountered by leveraging experience gained in having addressed several complex situations. Development Demonstrate an understanding in competency areas. Understand and is proficient in using MS Office and audit tools such as ACL. Seek opportunities and challenges. Volunteer for additional tasks and responsibilities. Knowledge in acceptable business standards practices, risk, governance and control. Take personal responsibility for your career development. Create and/or maintain a professional development plan (e.g., goal-setting and learning plan) in order to continually develop skills. Diversity Use all sources of knowledge as input into engagement. Sought and brought into engagements, best practices and learning from other engagements. Adapt to changing circumstances and drive a culture of change through own behaviour. Is a team player and worked seamlessly and demonstrated flexibility in team interactions. Stay abreast of general business/economic developments and new standards; gain an in-depth understanding of their linkage and impact on the business. Seek opportunities to work on areas that will further develop skills. Participate and/or assist in other team members engagement workshops and challenge their understanding of audit areas and processes to assure adequate coverage and quality in accordance with the group internal audit quality guidelines and methodologies. Quality Take ownership of quality standards and requirements before, during and after the engagement. Ensure that all findings are supported by appropriate evidence. Ensure that deliverable are technically accurate and complete. Produce consistent high quality deliverables. Effectively manage deadlines and priorities. Deliver work of sufficient quality to ensure effective management of the engagement. Present a credible image of self and the internal audit unit. Administrative Submit timesheets accurately and on time. Ensure that all engagement related expenses are pre-approved. Is recognised for challenging and improving the way things are done in the department and the organisation. Effectively manage deadlines and priorities. Apply for leave prior to leave taken and submit sick leave forms in accordance with staff policy. Requirements in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics. COMPANY Policies and Procedures. NBG Group Internal Audit Policies and Procedure manuals. Internal: Build relationships with key members of staff and management of the auditable area Produce clear, concise and factual audit reports. Monitoring policies, procedures and corporate governance Academic Knowledge: B Com or B Com (Hons), equivalent degree in internal auditing or accounting sciences Completed or Studying towards a CIA qualification At least 3 years internal auditing experience or completed articles Skills / Specialized Know How: Experience in financial / banking sector highly desirable Competencies: Motivated, ability to work independently and as a team member; Presentable, professional and confident; Understanding and proficient in using MS Office and audit tools such as ACL; Report writing skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Organizational, analytical and communication skills; Knowledge in acceptable business standards practices, risk, governance and control; Target / results driven with a sense of urgency to get things done; Self-starter; Strong attention to detail / methodical / analytical; Ability to work unsupervised.