Audit Manager

Job description / Role

Job Description
* To lead and actively participate in country audits within the UAE.
* To be a key contributor to the further development of internal audit to meet business growth aspirations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
* Establish and develop effective working relationships with Management of business units for which incumbent has been assigned risk assessment responsibility.
* To develop a good understanding of business strategy, plans, products, processes performance, risks and issues, and communication of these to Audit Management via risk-based assessments.
* Implement the strategic audit plan by leading, performing or supporting, as appropriate, the planning, fieldwork, and reporting of internal audit engagements to deliver agreed assurance objectives to established standards and timelines.
* Tracking of Audit issues to resolution.
* To assist the development and maintenance of Audit test programs that reflects current business organization and operating environment.
* Participate in ad hoc assignments / special projects within Group Internal Audit / Bank as may be assigned.
* Share knowledge, skills and experience with team members to guide and assist in their development.
* To identify and escalate significant issues.
* Ability to perform role of 'Change Leader'.

How To Apply
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Closing Dates
The closing date for applications is 18/03/2014. Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.
Diversity & Inclusion
Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills
* Qualified Accountant with risk based audit experience gained through either Public Practice or through working within a banking internal audit function
* Willingness and capacity to learn on the job with the view of medium term progression further within both Internal Audit and elsewhere in the Standard Chartered group.
* Ability to collect and objectively analyse and apply information, ""thinking out of the box"" where necessary, in supporting the planning, fieldwork or reporting of results of internal audit engagements.
* Displays initiative and knows when and how to seek guidance.
* Responds enthusiastically to tasks allocated, accepts responsibility readily and demonstrates business professionalism in personal appearance.
* Well-organised with the ability to prioritise and plan workload to ensure delivery to timescales.
* Ability to work in a team and willingness to assist team members when needed.
* Flexibility to work across different functions and situations globally, and change priorities at short notice.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the Group's core values.
* Is willing to travel for approximately 20% of time, on an as needs basis.

About the Company

Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group’s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.

Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.

In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions.