Field Auditor at Wema Bank Plc

Job Summary

• To provide independent appraisal of all activities (through the review of branches and SBUs activities) of Wema Bank Plc with the aim of adding value to the bank’s overall operational activities, assisting in managing and controlling risks, monitoring compliance and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control systems.
• To be responsible for appraising the policies, procedures and management controls of the bank to ensure that her activities are properly managed, and to promote effective controls at reasonable cost. 
• To promote efficient, economical and effective management processes and evaluate the soundness, adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across the enterprise

Job Details

• Assist the bank meet her objectives and to discharge the responsibilities of providing an independent appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls set up by management to help run the bank towards the attainment of its corporate objectives. 
• Conduct audit assignments in accordance with the standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). 
• Perform audit of Branch Operations and Head Office Departments and report findings as appropriate. 
• Ensure that sufficient/adequate and detailed/complete working papers are prepared to support audit findings and recommendations. 
• Assist in ensuring approved Audit Plan for the year is fully achieved in line with Board approved target. 
• Recommend improvements to procedures and systems to prevent fraud and reduce cost (i.e. the number of process improvement identified during the audit review exercise and coming up with initiatives to resolve issues identified). 
• Ensure the submission of branches and SBUs Audit Reports within 3 and 5 working days respectively of completion of audit assignments (i.e. to ensure timely completion of all assigned audit engagements/reports). 
• Review the systems established by the bank to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations and determining whether the bank is complying.
• Ensure effective collaboration with stakeholders to remediate gaps identified and coach relevant staff to bridge knowledge gaps where necessary. 
• Provide input to the development/preparation of annual workable Field Audit Plan using appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risk or control concerns identified and submit the work plan to the Statutory Audit committee for review and approval. 
• Assist to carry out any adhoc appraisals, audit, investigations, examinations or special reviews requested by the bank’s management and/or CAE.

Requirements

• Application of technical skills, professional competence and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective collaboration/working with subordinates, colleagues and supervisors toward a common goal 
• Willingness to accept responsibility, degree of commitment
• Effective oral, written & presentation skills
• Suggesting and applying new ideas to given tasks
• Honesty and probity at work
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations. 
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills 
• Ethical judgement: commitment to integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality in all reviews 
• Risk Awareness: Understanding of risk management principles and how control mitigate risks. 
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills 
• Sound judgement in recommending practical, risk-based solutions 
• Financial analysis: understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Data Analytics: Skills in using tools like Excel, ACL, BO, Power BI for audit testing and the identification of patterns and trends inherent in data sets

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Staff Gym
• Creche
• Parental Leave (Paternity and Maternity)
• Year-End Bonus (13th month)
• Leave and Passage Allowance

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2925.