Specialist, Audit - Operations & Support Functions

Role Overview

The position involves supporting the audit activities of the bank's Operations and Support Functions both across the UAE and internationally, including Group Subsidiaries under this governance. Audits must align with the Annual Plan goals and be completed efficiently within schedule. Prompt communication about any delays or required changes is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting audits for Operations & Support Functions as per the annual objectives and plans.
• Encourage knowledge exchange within the team to meet targets efficiently and in line with policies.
• Promote the organization’s ethics and values internally to foster a culture based on these principles.
• Support monitoring of financial performance alignment with budgets and report discrepancies timely.
• Adhere to and help develop established internal audit policies, guidelines, procedures, and relevant industry/regulatory standards.
• Review activities within all Operations & Support Functions units across jurisdictions, coordinating audit coverage effectively.
• Support risk assessments and maintain audit programs using the central audit management tool.
• Conduct thorough audits evaluating risk identification, governance effectiveness, control adequacy, data integrity, asset safeguarding, and resource efficacy.
• Document audit findings, assist in finalizing issues and negotiate management action plans.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying needed process and practice enhancements aligned with global standards and evolving business environments.
• Build and sustain productive relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders with ethical conduct and responsiveness.
• Provide ongoing advisory support from a governance and risk control standpoint to management for ongoing improvement.
• Assist in following up audit issues to ensure corrective actions are fully implemented.
• Support investigations or special reviews as requested by senior audit leadership.
• Ensure timely preparation and accuracy of all required reports in accordance with group policies and standards.

Additional Information

This role demands close collaboration across multiple jurisdictions and subsidiaries. It requires adherence to high ethical standards and a proactive approach to audit and risk management processes.