Objective of the role

• Be the “Audit Manager” of the Internal Audit Department in Asia Region of Rabobank;
• Support the Regional Head of Audit, Asia to fulfil the delivery of the Annual Audit Plan via leading the Audits as assigned and delegated to “Audit Manager” to be executed on an Annual basis (with respect to all the stages of Audit Cycle);
• Be the Subject Audit Matter Expert and contact point for assigned areas (e.g. Group Projects, IT & Operations, Finance, Markets and/or Treasury);

Scope of the role

• Lead audits with medium and/or high risk complexity, which covers end-to-end aspect of Planning, Fieldwork and/or Reporting Stages of Audit Cycle (see Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities section for further details);
• Assist the Regional Head of Audit, Asia with respect to other Audit related tasks such as i) Support for Annual Audit Plan Development & Ongoing Monitoring (e.g. Update Audit Universe), ii) Tracking of Management Action Plans (e.g. Completion, Overdue, Extension) and iii) Assist with compilation of Regular Report / Update to Head Office, Local Management / Committees (e.g. Audit Committee);

Responsibilities

Execution of Audits:

• Lead audits as assigned and delegated by the Regional Head of Audit, Asia (based on the existing approved Annual Audit Plans). The audits expected to be led by “Audit Manager” will have medium and/or high risk complexity, and may (or may not) have staff allocated for audits;
• Audits will involve end-to-end aspect of Planning, Fieldwork and/or Reporting Cycle;
• For Audit Planning – i) Information gathering and analysis, ii) Planning document development (e.g. minutes of meeting, planning memo), iii) pre-fieldwork risk analysis/assessment, iv) planning meeting with auditees;
• For Audit Fieldwork – i) Process/Control Walkthrough, ii) Control Design Evaluation, iii) Testing of Key Control Effectiveness, iv) Documentation of Audit Work Performed (e.g. audit work-papers), vi) supervise Audit team members allocated to the audits, vii) conduct fieldwork meeting with auditees (e.g. update on audit progress);
• For Audit Reporting – i) Development of Audit Findings, ii) Development of Audit Recommendations, iii) Root-Cause, Risk & Implications Analysis, v) Finalization of Audit Report and vi) Liaison with auditees to obtain an acceptable management response that address the risk/findings/recommendations raised by Internal Audit;
• Responsible for the completion of all assigned Audits within the deadlines and budget;
• Report to Regional Head of Audit, Asia regarding the audits’ progress and any key matters for his attention;

Assist the Regional Head of Audit, Asia with other Audit related tasks such as i) Support for Annual Audit Plan Development & Ongoing Monitoring (e.g. Update Audit Universe), ii) Tracking of Management Action Plans (e.g. Completion, Overdue, Extension) and iii) Assist with compilation of Regular Report / Update to Head Office (e.g. Quarterly Reporting), Local Management / Committees (e.g. Audit Committee Activities Report);

Professional Development:

• Keep abreast of Internal Audit Profession Developments via attending relevant Conference/Training, continue participation in On-the-Job Training and/or Enrolment in Professional Certificate Courses (e.g. CIA);

Relationship Management:

• Maintain professional and effective working relationship with the Regional Head of Audit, Asia;
• Work proactively and constructively with the other Audit Professionals in the Asia Region;
• Engage the Auditees at all times in a professional and polite manner;
• Maintain regular contact (e-mail, skype meeting) with the other expertise audit functions (e.g. Credit, Technology, Markets, Finance, Compliance) within the Group (where required);

Your profiles

• University degree (ideally in Accountancy or Finance-related disciplines);
• Professional Qualification (e.g. CIA, CISA, CPA, CA) or willingness to undertake Professional Qualification Exam/Study/Certificate;
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in the Financial Services Industry (and ideally, with experience working in the Internal Audit Department and interaction with Chief Auditor / Management / Key Stakeholders);
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. take initiative, ability to work independently, ability to multi-task, good emotional intelligence, ability to handle deadlines/pressure);
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Leadership potential;
• Willingness to work as a proactive and constructive team member;
• Proficient computer skills (in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) required;
• Willingness to travel for Audit purpose. Audit travel in Asia Region will include Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai, Labuan, Tokyo and/or Jakarta

We offer

Rabobank offers an exciting and inspiring work environment with enthusiastic professionals. The culture is characterized by entrepreneurship, personal development and ambition.

Additional Information

Rabobank believes a diverse workforce helps us be a better bank. That’s why we focus on diversity in the composition of our teams and aim for diversity in gender, background, culture, age, preferences and competences. We give everyone the opportunity to be themselves.

Interested?

Interested candidates may submit your full resume with contact details via online application (https://rabobank.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs/job/Singapore/Audit-Manager_JR_00006889 https://rabobank.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs/job/Singapore/Audit-Manager_JR_00006889). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.

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