Internal Auditor

  4. Internal Auditor

FIMBank is an international trade finance bank with an international network of offices spanning five continents. The Bank is headquartered in Malta, is listed on the Malta Stock Exchange, and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority.  We are seeking to recruit an Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit Department.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit the main responsibility of the Internal Auditor is to perform independent reviews and audits of FIMBank Group’s various auditable units and processes, by following the risk-based auditing methodology as directed by Internal Audit Management. Such reviews and audits involve identifying the area’s risk profile and assessing the effectiveness of the related internal control framework.

The Internal Auditor shall:

  • Assist the Lead Auditor in carrying out reviews and audits on FIMBank Group’s various auditable units and processes as defined in the Group’s Audit Universe;
  • Ensure that working methodologies, as detailed in the Group’s approved Internal Audit documented framework (Internal Audit Charter, Code of Ethics, Manual & Working Guidelines), are invariably adhered to, thus ensuring that such audits are performed on a risk-based approach, at the same time assuring departmental efficiency through proper time management;
  • Assist the Lead Auditor in reporting on the findings identified through the audit reviews and in making recommendations as well as in monitoring/following up the Auditee’s response and implementation;
  • Assist the Lead Auditor in the Department’s Data Analytics and Remote Monitoring responsibilities;
  • Assist Internal Audit Management in the planning, organization and development of the Annual Internal Audit Plan to be presented to the Audit Committee for approval;
  • Report to Internal Audit Management on areas needing improvement, thus ensuring an effective risk control environment, assets are safeguarded and information is protected;
  • Assist Internal Audit Management and/or the Lead Auditor in providing advice to Management on any activities of the Group as part of the Internal Audit Department’s advisory role;
  • Conduct any other reviews or tasks as requested by Internal Audit Management on any activities of the Group as long as these do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the Internal Auditor;
  • Assist in the Department’s General Administrative duties, including ongoing maintenance of Timesheets; and
  • Identify training requirements in line with the Internal Auditor’s defined responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience of Internal Audit practices and methodology;
  • Banking Products & Operations (experience in Trade Finance (including Forfaiting & Factoring) Business & Operations would be considered an asset); and
  • Banking Regulatory Framework (including AML/CTF, Risk Management, Financial Management, Compliance and IT General Risks & Controls).
  • Internal Audit Certifications/Qualifications;
  • Banking Certifications/Qualifications; and
  • Risk/Financial Management or Accounting Certifications/Qualifications.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are to submit their CV along with a covering letter to:

recruitment@fimbank.com 

All applications will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence.