Our Client is a prominent financial institution in the Maltese market, part of a diverse multinational group. The business provides comprehensive lending and savings solutions to both individual and business customers. The company operates through a network of branches across the Maltese Islands, offering highly personalised services.
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Role Overview
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The Senior Internal Audit Manager plays a pivotal role in managing audit activities, ensuring a robust internal control environment within the Company. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit Department, the selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the internal audit planning, execution, and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in internal audit, particularly in the banking and financial services sector within Malta or the broader EU/EEA.
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Key Responsibilities
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Develop and Execute Audit Plans: Assist in the creation and implementation of risk-based internal audit plans to ensure compliance and risk management across the business.
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Audit Strategy and Standards: Maintain and enforce the audit strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and professional standards.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct meetings with stakeholders to understand processes, procedures, and risk areas, ensuring effective internal controls.
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Process Review and Audit Programme: Map business processes, validate internal controls, and prepare audit programmes to address specific audit scopes.
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Audit Reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports, communicate findings, and develop action plans for senior management and the Board of Directors.
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Monitor Remediation: Oversee the resolution of audit issues and the implementation of audit recommendations.
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Team Supervision: Supervise and coach junior audit team members, ensuring quality in task execution and workpaper documentation.
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Regulatory Compliance: Assist in responding to regulatory and external auditor requests, ensuring efficient and smooth external audit processes.
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Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on regulatory changes and risks affecting the banking industry, continuously improving audit processes.
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Ad-hoc Assignments: Provide support for additional assignments as required by the Internal Audit Department.
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Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes
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Experience: Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role, preferably in the financial services sector.
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Education: ACCA qualification or a Bachelors degree in a financial services field. A master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) is preferred.
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Audit Expertise: Broad audit exposure in IT, finance, operations, AML, and compliance, with experience in managing audit engagements and teams.
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Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders across the organisation.
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Technical Skills: Proficient in internal audit methodologies, standards, and frameworks, with excellent analytical abilities.
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Organisation: High attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities and projects.
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Self-Motivated: Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and a results-driven approach to work.
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Problem-Solving: Strong ability to analyse issues, identify root causes, and provide practical solutions.
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Language Skills: Excellent command of English is essential. Knowledge of Maltese is an asset.
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What's on Offer
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Compensation: A competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
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Working Hours: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options, where the role permits.
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Other Benefits:\n\t
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Preferential interest rates on home loans, personal loans, and home value loans.
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Fully subsidised staff study loans for academic advancement.
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Private clinic health insurance extendable to dependants.
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Life insurance and personal accident cover.
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Annual performance appraisals and salary reviews.
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A wellness allowance per annum.
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Complimentary health screenings for employees over 40.
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Corporate discounts across various services.
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