If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Group Internal Audit team in the capacity of: Assistant Manager – Group Internal Audit (Shared Services)
Location: Kingston
As an Assistant Manager – Group Internal Audit, you will:
Be responsible for the quality audit assignments within timeframes and budgets. Assigned audits will include audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, issue tracking and follow-up.
Participate in annual strategic audit plans whereas to ensure that the department’s value-added and other objectives are met.
Assist with the preparation of the Annual Strategic Audit Plan. This involves carrying out risk assessment of the group/ entity:
Conduct interviews with internal stakeholders to determine areas of high risks, new risks to the process, change in risk profile, areas of focus assigned by Audit Manager.
Review past internal audit reports, regulatory reports and external audit reports to determine areas requiring internal audit’s attention.
Review regulatory changes to determine its impact on the audit universe.
Execute audit activities in accordance with the authorized annual audit plan:
Plan or assist in the planning of audit activities assigned each quarter.
Conduct fieldwork activities in accordance with plans set by reporting manager.
Prepare draft report for review by audit manager.
Assist in the preparation and submission of quarterly audit reports to the Audit Committee.
Provide quarterly follow-up of management action plans emanating from Internal audit activities, external audit Internal Control memorandums and regulatory findings, where applicable.
Prepare monthly summary of time spent within the department allocated across assigned audit activities, projects and administration including training, meetings and leave of absence.
Perform other mandatory activities assigned such as management requests or projects assigned by business units through the office of the CEO or Audit Committee(s).
Perform any other related duties assigned from time to time.
What do you need?
Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Finance, Economics or relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
Possesses or is actively pursuing Professional Accreditation such as ACCA, CIA, CFSA, or equivalent qualification.
At least three (3) years’ working experience in auditing with exposure in the financial services industry.
Sound practical knowledge of the use of Data Mining and Data Analytics tools.
Proficiency in and knowledge of the auditing profession, including auditing and accounting standards.
Sound knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements as it relates to the financial services industry
Solid understanding of the concept of risks and controls surrounding a process or activity.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently document walkthroughs and lead moderate reviews.
Excellent time-management skills, when working independently, or as part of a team
Strong data analytics skills.
Familiarity with various database/ query tools/ techniques to assist in concluding and/ or making recommendations on activities reviewed.
The ability to clearly and concisely document observation within working papers to include the root cause and impact.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
The ability to take initiatives as is necessary, negotiate issues and resolve problems.
Sound knowledge of computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheet applications and PowerPoint.
If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than April 29, 2024
While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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