
Group Audit Mission Manager – Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire
- Abidjan
- Stage
- Temps-plein
- Define the objectives, scope and methodology of the missions.
- Develop the work program based on internal and external benchmarks (banking regulations, internal audit standards).
- Conduct interviews with process managers and perform the necessary document analyses
- Perform audit tests to assess the compliance, effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls in the various departments or processes of the bank.
- Identify anomalies, non-conformities, weaknesses in controls and assess their potential impact on the organization's risks.
- Formulate relevant and pragmatic recommendations.
- Write clear, structured and reasoned audit reports detailing observations, identified risks, recommendations and best practices to be implemented.
- Present the results of the mission to stakeholders (Management, business managers) in a clear and constructive manner.
- Supervise the auditors assigned to the mission by supporting them throughout the audit missions.
- Organize and distribute tasks within the audit team to ensure that missions are completed in compliance with deadlines and quality requirements.
- Ensure monitoring of the implementation of the recommendations issued.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective actions implemented.
- Participate in updating the risk mapping (Risk assessment )
- Contribute to updating and improving internal audit methodologies based on regulatory developments, industry standards and best practices.
- Participate in cross-functional work at the request of management
- Develop and update training content and ensure its deployment to teams
- Lead a community of auditors on the assigned themes: Organize and lead thematic meetings and working groups; Contribute to the creation of common reference frameworks, shared methodologies and best practice guides; Identify cross-functional or emerging topics to be addressed jointly (regulatory issues, digital transformation, risk management, etc.).
- Knowledge of banking processes: Mastery of banking processes (credit, financial risks, compliance, back-office, etc.) and the risks associated with each activity.
- Knowledge of auditing standards: Knowledge of IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors ), international standards and good practices in internal auditing.
- Reporting and communication skills : Ability to write clear, concise and well-argued reports. Good presentation and stakeholder interaction skills.
- Experience in using audit and control tools would be a plus
- Fluency in English would be a plus
- Rigor and methodology: Organizational skills, ability to carry out missions independently while respecting rigorous methodologies.
- Critical thinking and analysis: Ability to identify underlying risks, ask relevant questions and analyze complex situations.
- Interpersonal and teaching skills: Good oral and written communication skills, particularly for presenting results to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work in a team: Effective collaboration with other internal auditors and departments within the bank.
- Bac +5 in Audit, Banking, Finance, Management Control, or equivalent.
- CIA ( Certified Internal Auditor), CISA ( Certified Information Systems Auditor) or any other relevant certification is a plus.
- Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in banking internal audit, internal control or risk management.
- Experience in an audit firm or within a significant bank is strongly desired.