audit.assistant Audit ManagerCitco

Description
Assistant Audit Manager
Makati City, Philippines
About Citco
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients' needs.
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About the Team & Business Line:
The Citco Group of Companies is a worldwide group of independent financial services providers serving the world's elite hedge funds, private equity and real estate firms, institutional banks, Global 1000 companies and high net worth individuals. Citco companies service these sectors around the world by offering hedge fund administration, custody and fund trading, financial products and corporate and trust planning solutions.
The Citco Group of Companies is an independent financial services organization with offices in 44 countries around the globe, employing over 5,000 people.
Position Purpose:
The Internal Audit Assistant Manager assists in executing and managing the risk based audit plan so that the audit work fulfills its purposes and the audit work conforms to internal standards and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work with a broad scope in a small, global team, where the participation and value-add from each member is key to the success of the Group Internal Audit function.
Your Role:
You will report directly to a Senior Manager; Audit Director or GIA BP and will keep the Senior Manager / Audit Director / BP up-to-date with emerging issues, audit progress and resourcing information;
You will foster risk and control awareness across the organization by working with management and second line of defense functions;
You will participate in the execution of the annual risk based audit plan including ongoing evaluation of plan based on emerging risks;
You will participate in planning and developing scope, audit program, and appropriate procedures for each audit in accordance with departmental guidelines, IIA Standards, and relevant laws and regulations;
You will manage, conduct and participate in audits including responsibility for work paper review, identification of risks/audit issues, report preparation, and escalation of relevant matters identified in the audit process to management and GIA management;
You will demonstrate capacity for effective decision making and drawing reasonable conclusions;
You will demonstrate comprehension and ability to evaluate existing policies and procedures and identify controls. Perform audit procedures to test the effectiveness of the controls;
You will maintain expertise and pursue training to keep abreast of new and proposed developments in the Auditing field and consider the impact on the company through various industry organizations including the IIA;
You will provide direction, guidance and motivation to staff including goal setting and appraisals.
About You:
You have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar internal audit position, preferably in a financial institution / Big 4 in an international environment;
You have knowledge of modern internal audit best practice and methods;
You are knowledgeable on IFRS;
You have affinity with Governance, Risk and Compliance related issues;
You are capable of understanding the applications of a range of audit techniques; and
Experience in auditing in an international multi-location environment would be a significant advantage.
You are educated to at least a degree level or have a relevant and recognized professional qualification.
You have an accountancy, audit, financial or regulatory qualification which is an advantage.
You have knowledge of the TeamMate application and use of CAATs which will be considered an advantage. In addition to automated internal audit applications, proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio is expected.
You have excellent written and verbal skills in English which are a prerequisite.
Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
Citco

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time