Senior Internal Auditor

Our client in the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to conduct risk-based audits and strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute financial, operational, compliance and IT audits.
• Develop risk-based audit programmes, conduct control testing, and maintain accurate working papers.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.
• Prepare clear audit reports and communicate findings to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Track corrective actions and validate the resolution of audit findings.
• Support investigations, due diligence, and special assignments.
• Conduct audits in accordance with applicable internal audit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the annual audit plan by assessing emerging risks, business changes and previous audit findings.
• Review compliance with applicable Trinidad and Tobago regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism controls.
• Use data analytics to identify unusual transactions, control exceptions and potential indicators of fraud.
• Evaluate controls over financial reporting, reconciliations, transaction processing and safeguarding of assets.
• Assess segregation of duties, delegated authority, and approval controls to identify incompatible responsibilities and unauthorized activities.
• Evaluate business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements to determine whether critical operations can be maintained during disruptions.
• Review third-party and outsourced service arrangements to assess contractual compliance, service oversight and associated operational risks.
• Review user access rights and privileged system accounts to ensure access is appropriate to employees’ responsibilities and promptly amended or revoked following role changes or departures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least five years’ risk-based internal audit experience within financial services, insurance or a regulatory environment.
• IAP, CIA or CISA certification, or progress towards certification.
• Experience using audit software, data analytics tools and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards and financial services regulatory requirements.
• Professional accounting qualifications, including ACCA, CA or CPA, would be an asset.

Skills and Requirements

• Strong analytical, data mining and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Sound judgement, integrity and discretion.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required.