AVP & Audit Manager- Operations & Support Functions; Emiratised

AVP & Audit Manager
- Operations & Support Functions (Emiratised Role)

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- Operations & Support Functions (Emiratised Role) role at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

Are you ready to join us on our exciting transformation journey at the largest bank in the UAE? This is an opportunity to make a real impact on our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities, as part of the FAB team. We're committed to our grow stronger movement, and as a member of our team, you'll have access to everything you need to advance your career and make a meaningful contribution to our shared success.

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out and make a difference, now is the time to join us. Let's work together to achieve great things.

JOB PURPOSE: Participate as well as lead audits covering the activities and processes of Operations & Support Functions across the FAB Group. Thorough understanding of business/relationship aspects, Operations & Support Functions control dynamics, Operations & Support Functions risk management processes and the regulatory environment, both in UAE and other relevant jurisdictions where FAB operates, provide assurance to Management by identifying weaknesses;

reporting and escalating significant Audit findings in a timely manner; and agreeing action plans to address the issues raised.

Act as the day to day contact with Management in Operations & Support Functions Departments influencing change through providing advice. Provide input to GIA Senior Management and their delegates on issues that have impact on the FAB Group as a whole. Assist in conducting special investigations, reviews, additional tasks as and when required by EVP / SVP / VP & Head of Audit.

• Assisting in the audit of FAB Group’s Operations & Support Functions and related activities in the UAE and across the international network (functional). Furthermore, Group Subsidiaries under Group Operations & Support Functions governance will be covered.
• Ensure that Operations & support functions audits are conducted in accordance with the objectives laid down in the Annual Plan and ensure that the work program is completed in an efficient and effective manner on or ahead of schedule. Inform Head of Audit of any potential delays and/or changes to the Annual Plan.

• Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Promote the organisation’s values and ethics in all activities within the team to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the bank.

• Monitor the financial performance of given areas of activities versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management.

• Execute to established GIA Policies, Guidance Notes, Procedures and Practice Notes in undertaking all tasks. Provide input to the development of GIA practices as per industry standards and regulatory expectations.
• Review all the activities of the Units within Operations & support functions portfolio in all the jurisdictions in which they operates to define and maintain the Audit Universe. Coordinate with other teams to ensure efficient and effective coverage.
• Prepare and maintain a Risk Assessment of each of the Process Streams within the Operations & Support Functions and applicable subsidiaries (e.g. international entity) as identified in the Audit Universe. In this respect, work with the businesses to promote periodic self-assessment of risks and controls.
• Establish/update and maintain Audit programs in the central audit management tool.
• Conduct audits of the Processes within the Operations & Support Functions and assess if:
• Divisional/Unit Line management have identified and classified the risks in their activities.
• Governance, risk management and control procedures are adequate,…