Audit Assistant at Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTB)

The Role

Reporting to the Head, Systems and Control (SYSCON), the Audit Assistant will assist in the audit of Bank systems so as to offer independent assurance to the Board of Directors and Senior Management on the adequacy and effectiveness of Internal Control, Risk Management and Governance Systems and processes

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out Internal audits as per the approved Audit Planto ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures (SOPs), statutoryrequirements and best practices;
• Conducting Operation Performance Reviews(OPR) on Branches and Support Functions and provide feedback to the concernedunits after review by the Head of SYSCON;
• Monthly review of the GeneralLedgers’ proofs;
• Review customer complaints relating to refund requestsgiving an independent assessment of the complaint to assist the Management withthe ‑nal approval process;
• Service Level Agreements (SLA) reviews for allBank units/Branches;
• Ad-Hoc assignment such as review of user acceptancetests and investigations and report ‑ndings and recommendations to the Head ofSYSCON;
• Follow up and appraise implementation of corrective actions asrecommended in the various audits / investigation reports;
• Carry out regularand surprise (spot) inspections of all processes, ensuring that they complywith the Bank’s policy and procedures, statutory requirements and bestpractices guideline;
• Ensuring adoption of audit best practice from theIndustry and Group Internal Audit through review of audit processes andprocedure manuals, audit working papers and templates;
• Advisory services tostakeholders on controls on new products and services in the Bank;
• Play anindependent assurance role in all strategic Bank projects ensuring that projectrisks are identi‑ed and mitigated;
• With the approval of the Head of SYSCON,liaise with external assurance providers & regulators (CBK) as well asother stakeholders on matters relating to Internal Controls & Audit.

Qualications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in business with specialization in a numerical/nancial discipline
• Professional qualication such as CFA, CPA, ACCA or CISA
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a bank, nancial institution or professional services 

Competencies & Skills

• Knowledge of banking and regulatory operations and regulations
• High computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Investigation and Probing skills
• Communication skills, including oral communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Knowledge in auditing, internal audit standards, fraud awareness, and professional ethical standards
• Knowledge in enterprise risk management (i.e., risk analysis and control assessment)