Internal Audit Analyst at Guaranty Trust Bank Plc

Reports to: Group Head of Internal Audit

About The Opportunity

• The internal audit analyst will provide assistance to the Group Head of Internal Audit with the development of internal audit policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for the Group.
• He/she will also provide support to the Group Head of Internal Audit with the objective of ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls within the Group.
• In addition, he/she will assist with the coordination of Group quality audits (as and when needed).

Job Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will be:

• Assisting with the design of policies, guidelines, processes, and controls of internal audit activities across the Group
• Assisting with the monitoring and compliance with set policies through mechanisms that measure and ensure consistent adherence by subsidiary internal audit functions
• Assisting with the coordination of audit plans developed by internal audit teams of various subsidiaries in the Group
• Assisting with the review of outcomes of internal audits conducted by all subsidiaries and provide assistance with the drafting of feedback to improve audit quality and efficiency
• Monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations across all subsidiaries through a Group-wide audit monitoring tool
• Assisting with the preparation of a consolidated view of all audit reports across the Group for the Group Head of Internal Audit

To qualify for the role you must have:

• 4+ years audit experience in banking, and/or other financial services businesses
• Experience in assisting the implementation of risk-based internal audit programs

Skills and knowledge required for the role:

• Chartered professional in accounting, audit, or risk management with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience from a top-tier university.
• Additional qualification/certification e.g., FRM, CFA, CIA, CISA or related certification is required
• Some knowledge of the internal audit standards in Nigeria is advantageous as is knowledge about the standards of other African countries

Attributes for success in this role:

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good standing and assertiveness, with excellent teamwork attitude
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and project management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good investigative skills
• Good interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Sufficiently knowledgeable on the various relevant Audit standards i.e., IIA, NCCG etc.