Title:  Audit Manager-Scotia Tech

Requisition ID: 244452

Thanks for your interest in ScotiaTech, Scotiabank's new and innovative Technology hub in Bogota.

Join a purpose driven winning team that promotes creativity and innovation in a fast-paced environment, where we’re always committed to results, in an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing culture.

 

Purpose

Leads and oversees Audit Department in GBS Campuses ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Evaluate internal controls design and execution for the assigned sections/projects/processes/ units. Assist the Officer in Charge (OIC) for assigned projects, processes and units. Act as Officer in Charge (OIC) for less complexity assigned projects. Ensure standards and methodology compliance based on risk and application of regulations. The incumbent provides advisory services with high quality and added value to the Unit as part of audit projects or special projects. 

Accountabilities 

•    Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
•    Manage audits planning and execution on areas assigned to guarantee that the scope of the work is according to the approved plan, calendar and budget are reasonable, procedures are efficient, assign the suitable resources and ensure risks are understood and correctly assessed.
-Develop a deep comprehension of the business, risks and processes for the assigned areas and identify emergent topics that could impact the audit plan.
-Execute the assigned areas in an independent way as part of the audit team, under the OIC guidance, or like OIC in charge of the project, including to complete audit tests, presentation to the audit client, and documentation of working papers.
•    Ensure that audit observations are written in a standard high quality and reflect an understanding of the errors, impact, and its cause root.
•    Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
•    Comply with the Department established HR Management policies and procedures. 
•    Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced staff and assist in team development by training, guiding and monitoring development of staff. 
•    Prepare periodic and annual performance self-assessments, personal goals and objectives for measurement of performance, a career development and training plan and monitor for achievement/completion. 
•    Manage self/staff development by/through confirming/communicating job expectations; identifying mentors/coaches and enquiring about training needs; ensuring timely completion of performance appraisals. 
•    Manages assigned staff. 
•    Execute agreed upon procedures for specific projects or investigations of a low to moderate complexity and/or confidential nature. May assist other audit staff in more complex projects that Audit may be requested to perform. 
•    Plan, document and seek agreement in advance to the project approach and confirm conclusions upon completion in writing. 
•    Assist/lead work performed on behalf of the external auditors as assigned. 
•    Continue self-development to expand or maintain an understanding of the business line’s key processes and business applications. 
•    Provide advisory services as assigned. 
•    Make presentations to other staff to share information for areas of specialization or information obtained in training programs and external courses. 
•    Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct. 

Education / Experience 

•    University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or other relevant areas.
•    Professional Designation (CIA, CPA, MBA) is an asset. 
•    Mandatory: Previous experience in audit, compliance, or internal control functions. Minimum of 4 years in banking, Finance and/or Auditing experience
•    Strong oral and written communication skills, both in English and Spanish  
•    Deep knowledge in bank and financial operations, including products and services. Experience in operational processes, preferably in at least one of the following areas: Finance, GBM, credit and market models, collections, risk, fraud management, or accounting.
•    Proven in-depth experience in data analytics.
•    Financial sector knowledge, including perspective about regulative and competitive panorama. 
•    Aptitude for working efficiently in a group environment, including problem solving and multitask skills.  
•    Aptitude for working in a changing environment and develop approaches to realize audits in these environments.

Working Conditions

•    Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. 
•    Incumbent may be required to travel to conduct or participate in assignments including domestic and international assignments. 

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Location(s):  Colombia : Bogota : Bogota 

ScotiaTech is a business unit within ScotiaGBS, a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia. The ScotiaTech hub was created to support different technology systems and processes of the Bank. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.

At ScotiaTech, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaTech; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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