Summary

The Auditor is responsible for conducting audit tests and work streams and issuing audit conclusions and recommendations as part of an audit assignment under the supervision of a Senior Auditor or a Lead Auditor. Through interviews with auditees, reviews of documentation and data analyses, he/she is in charge of assessing the risks of activities/departments/themes reviewed and the effectiveness of the internal control setup. Over the course of the various audit assignments, he/she develops Audit techniques to gain in autonomy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

During an audit assignment

The Auditor is responsible for carrying out audit work under the supervision of a Senior Auditor/Lead Auditor within established timeframes in accordance with IGE methodology and procedures and Internal Audit standards. It includes:

To independently carry audit planning and fieldwork as assigned by the Lead Auditor, in accordance with IGE methodology and within agreed timeframe, including: 

·Performing a preliminary assessment of the audited activity highlighting the related risks and controls

·Testing and analyzing of the results of the controls planned in the audit program

·Documenting clearly and precisely in the test sheets the controls performed and the conclusions reached

·Identifying and reporting on strengths and weaknesses of the audited areas

·Analyzing the root causes and consequences of the identified weaknesses and to formalizing possible remediation and recommendations to address the findings and to conclude on the effectiveness and efficiency of the control set-up and business practices

·Presenting audit conclusions to IGE management and to the management of the audited unit (debriefing presentation, final audit report, etc.).

·Maintaining the Lead Auditor in charge of the assignment and Local Head of Audit informed of the progress on the audit work assigned, and to escalate any issue that may impact/delay the audit’s execution or any other relevant matters that arise on the assigned audit and the risk and control environment

·Conducting recommendations’ follow-ups to monitor whether adequate corrective actions have been taken prior to closing any recommendations

·Ensuring proper archiving of any supporting documentation, audit evidence and deliverables.

II – IGE Continuous Improvement Program / Transversal topics
The Auditor contributes to the continuous improvement of IGE methodologies and processes. As part of his/her responsibilities,
he/she can be requested to:
- Prepare or update audit guides or scorecards related to specific activities based on existing knowledge, documentation,
interviews, etc.
- Monitor the implementation of recommendations issued
- Build and share knowledge (e.g. through contributing to SynerGIA or taking part in various Methods and Support workstreams
or assignments)
- Participate in one or several knowledge communities within IGE

Essential:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in accounting, business, finance

Desirable:

• Educational focus in accounting, finance or related field of study; industry recognized certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA).

Description cont:

The Auditor is regularly trained on banking and regulatory matters and must always maintain a sufficient knowledge of the audit

area he/she is responsible for. He/she must complete all the mandatory trainings within the defined timelines.

Management and Reporting

Direct reporting line to a Local Head of Audit or a Global Audit Manager

During an assignment, the Auditor reports to the Lead Auditor in charge of the assignment or to a Senior Auditor depending on the organization of the assignment

Management and Reporting

-Direct reporting line to the Americas Audit Supervisor

SPECIAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS: 

-Internal Auditor shall have full, free and unrestricted access to any and all the organization’s records, physical properties and personnel relevant to any function under review.

-Internal Auditors shall have no direct operational responsibility or authority over any of the activities under review. They shall not develop systems or procedures, prepare records or engage in any activity, which belongs to the auditable perimeter.

Essential:

• 2-5 years experience in audit (internal/external)

• Ability to communicate clearly and easily, including in writing

• Ability to analyse and summarise

• Rigour and sense of organisation

• Apprehension of results and priorities

• Autonomy

• Team player

• Knowledge and understanding of the risks generated by banking / securities activities

• Proficiency with data analytics and Excel

Desirable:

• Relationship management

• Capacity to cooperate

• Ability to work across disciplines

• Python / Coding skills