AVP/VP, Branch Audit

About Alliance Bank Malaysia BerhadAlliance Bank Malaysia Berhad and its subsidiaries, Alliance Direct Marketing and Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad, offers banking and financial solutions through its Consumer, SME, Commercial, Corporate and Islamic banking. The Bank provides easy access to its broad base of customers throughout the country via multi-pronged delivery channels that include retail branches, Privilege Banking Centres, Business Centres, and Digital banking services. We are currently seeking a high caliber professional to join our Group Internal Audit (GIA) division as an Assistant Vice President/Vice President, Branch Audit.The RoleA successful candidate in this position will be accountable for the following:Provide independent and objective assurance that the auditee’s operations are effectively conducted in accordance to established performance standards and best practice.Evaluate the management processes, risk management processes, internal control and compliance framework and governance processes and highlight gaps, if any.Provide independent and objective assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of system of Internal Control to manage all critical risks.Assist Group Chief Internal Audit (GCIA) to identify risks – operational and regulatory compliance - and provide assurance that control measures put in place are effective in mitigating such risks.Assist to ensure GIA’s compliance with CORM Framework and with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.Job DescriptionAudit Assignment ObjectiveTo ensure all assignment activities are carried out with quality work performed in a timely manner.Audit PlanningTo gather information about the auditable areas with regard to its management, operating methods and compliance with legislative / regulatory requirements.To review significant developments in the auditee’s activities, operations, environment including changes therein, trends, key performance indicators and personnel. To provide balanced / independent view of potential risks and exposures prevalent in that particular auditable areas.To review the permanent file of the audit assignment, previous internal and external audit reports (where applicable), evaluate reports generated from Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS) tools (where applicable) and to assess risks contained in the risk profiles to determine potential exposure. To assist in the preparation and development / enhancement of process, risk and controls (PRC) documentation, audit working papers (AWP) and audit programs, where requiredAudit Field WorkTo conduct system and / or operational review and evaluate the soundness, adequacy and efficiency of key processes and controls including ascertaining the extent of compliance with established policies, procedures and statutory requirements. To carry out various data gathering activities and audit procedures / tests based on GIA’s audit methodology to establish the existence of sound, adequate and efficient operating procedures and controls in the identified auditable areas. To document all work done including results and conclusions during fieldwork in the PRC and AWP documents.To analyse audit findings and identify people, process, technology or infrastructure deficiencies / weaknesses and recommend solutions for discussion with the Head of Business & Credit Audit (or assignment’s Senior Team Leader / Team Leader) and the relevant Department / Auditee Heads. To ensure that serious findings such as fraud, malpractice or significant losses are reported immediately.Audit Reporting and FInalisationTo prepare quality audit findings for auditee’s responses.To review auditee’s responses to audit findings and ensure that appropriate actions had been taken / are being taken for all findings with target date for rectification / resolution.To prepare quality audit reports for review of the Assignment Team Leader / Auditor-in-Charge.To obtain information and / or copies of documentation from the auditee including statistical reports required to be incorporated in the Audit ReportTo ensure filing of permanent and current audit files with proper cross-referencing for all documents using the audit workpaper management solution.Other AssignmentsTo perform other work or assist in other areas of Internal Audit as and when required by the Head of Branch Audit or GCIA.To participate in key DRP and BCP reviews and exercise as an independent observer.To participate in projects such as system implementation projects to provide an independent feedback or advice on controls, when required by the Head of Branch Audit or GCIA.Job RequirementsSkillsCommunication – Verbal and WrittenProblem SolvingAnalyticalRisk Based AssessmentPlanning & OrganisationKnowledgeOperational risk and controls knowledge, preferably with banking products and operations knowledge.Relevant tertiary or professional certification knowledge in audit / assurance, accounting, finance and business / management areas.Risk management framework and processes.Best practices of audit techniques and up to-date audit practices including that of management audit.ExperienceDegree or good knowledge in related discipline. Preference with at least 5 years relevant internal audit experience in financial institution, audit firm or business / operations. Preferable with a recognised certification such as CIA and CPA/CA, or equivalent