Internal Audit - Program Manager

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This is a 12 Month Fixed Term contract

Summary of the role:

Waystone Group Internal Audit's objective to consistently assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of risks, giving an evidence-based opinion on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal controls.

The Internal Audit - Program Manager plays is a supporting role to the Group Head of Internal Audit. Holding a position in the third Line of Defense, Internal Audit will perform risk based audit testing on Waystone entities. This role will be responsible for the overall project management for the IA Strategic Plan and oversee the implementation of the IA methodology.

Duties and Responsibilities

Internal Audit Function

Working with the Group Head of Internal Audit to

• Assist in the development of the Internal Audit Strategy, to ensure that initiatives implemented remain relevant and priority levels are aligned to the overall IA and Group strategy
• Assist in day-to-day operational management including activities such as budgeting, system implementation projects, training and resources in close cooperation with the Head of Internal Audit.
• Assist in the assessment of conformance to IPPF framework and Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Financial Services Code, and the development of the IA Continuous Improvement Plan.
• Assist in periodic and consistent Board reporting at both an Waystone entity level and to the Group Audit Committee
• Assist in bespoke investigations/reviews as required.

Internal Audit Strategy Execution

• Proactive engagement with stakeholders to expound, detail and comprehensively train key stakeholders on the Internal Audit Program/Framework
• Ensure that Internal Audit Strategy is evaluated and adequately documented as agreed with relevant stakeholders
• Keeps the Group Head of Internal Audit and Directors updated on the status of the strategic initiatives

Day to Day

• Responsible of the overall project management for the IA Strategic Plan. Oversee the implementation of the IA methodology.
• Ensure day-to-day operational management including activities such as budgeting, system implementation projects, training and resources in close cooperation with the Head of Internal Audit.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise and intervene, whenever necessary in the activities of the unit including: IA methodology and planning, Annual Quality Assurance review of the internal Audit activities, Audit assignments reports, Internal communication across the Department
• Proactively partners with IA Directors to identify key opportunities and work with them to successfully identify and resolve issues. Influence adherence to department processes, methodology and relevant KPIs and other performance measures.
• Keep abreast of developments in the IIA Standards and guide Internal Audit industry practice.

Internal Audit Team

• Assist in the hiring of a new team initially involving recruitment, orientation and training of new employees
• Assist with the team planning, people management, evaluation processes etc. will be needed.
• Assist with the team's professional development to monitor the teams progress and performance;
• Agrees with direct reports on objectives and a professional development plan for measuring performance
• Executes an agreed set of objectives and a goals for measuring performance

General Experience:

Experience in (i) risk assessment (ii) control & risk evaluation, and (iii) reporting. Ability to understand and assess the robustness of controls governing business processes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each duty independently or as part of the team and/or display an aptitude for fast learning. The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are demonstrable of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for a candidate.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or significant experience in risk, compliance, audit or operations-based control function.
• Industry qualifications - CISA, CIIA or recognised accountancy qualification
• 5+ years' relevant experience in the financial sector with proven path of advancement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent people management skills, and the ability to balance competing deadlines and stakeholders
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to successfully influence people at all levels of the Waystone Group.