Job Summary:

An opportunity exists for an experienced Internal Auditor to drive positive change while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, by leading and managing internal audit functions, assessing risks and enhancing internal controls.

Key responsibilities:

• Develops audit work plans and risk-based audit programmes.
• Executes governance, financial and operational control audits.
• Participates in risk assessment exercises and strategic planning meetings.
• Reviews and assesses internal controls for completeness and effectiveness to mitigate risks.
• Finalises audit reports for submission to Audit Committee.
• Monitors implementation of action plans to address weaknesses.
• Leads, mentors and develops direct reports to achieve excellent performance and consistent adherence to ‘The Ariza Way’ service standards.
• Reviews reports from FIU, AML, GARFIN, external auditors, supervisory and compliance committee.

Qualification, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A recognised professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CIMA and CPA.
• Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors will be an asset.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ auditing experience; experience working with or auditing in a financial institution.
• Extensive knowledge of general accounting, auditing and reporting principles; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and by-laws.
• Good understanding of Credit Union philosophies and principles.
• Extensive knowledge of risk management principles.
• Skills: leadership, supervision, emotional intelligence, communication, collaboration, integrity, confidentiality, critical thinking, analytical and investigative.
• Ability to create, implement and monitor budgets.
• Proficient in Sharetec or similar software, accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Interested persons meeting or exceeding the stated requirements are invited to submit their application (cover letter and CV) with the names and contact info of 3 business references, to opportunitiesnow2@gmail.com , with the subject “Manager: Internal Audit”. Submission deadline – February 4^th, 2025.