Audit Manager – Advisory and Thematic Risk Assurance at Family Bank Ltd

• Design and execute thematic reviews focusing on emerging risks, business transformation, digitalization, and governance effectiveness.
• Conduct strategic and risk-based advisory assignments to support the implementation of new products, processes, and systems.
• Provide independent assurance over change management projects, process reengineering, and system implementations.
• Monitor and evaluate the Bank's preparedness for regulatory, ESG, and digital transformation
• risks.
• Identify and communicate thematic insights and systemic control weaknesses across business units.

• Contribute to the development of the Internal Audit annual plan, focusing on thematic and strategic risk areas.
• Align audit coverage with the Bank's 5-year transformation roadmap and strategic priorities.
• Develop advisory frameworks to assess control design, risk culture, and business resilience.

• Build strong working relationships with business executives, risk and compliance teams, and transformation offices.
• Provide advisory input into new initiatives, product launches, and automation projects to ensure controls are embedded early.
• Present thematic findings and risk trends to Executive Management, the Audit Committee, and the Board.
• Offer thought leadership on emerging audit practices and industry trends.
• Innovation, Governance, and Continuous Improvement
• Embed data-driven insights into thematic reviews and advisory engagements.
• Drive the integration of continuous auditing and analytics into thematic assurance activities.
• Support capability building within the audit team through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the refinement of the Internal Audit Methodology to align with best practices (IIA Standards).

• Risk-Based Auditing - Expert knowledge of risk assessment, control frameworks (COSO, COBIT), and risk-based audit planning.
• Advisory & Consulting Skills - Ability to deliver value-adding insights and practical advisory reports on governance, risk, and controls.
• Thematic Audit Methodology - Skilled in designing thematic reviews covering systemic and cross- functional risks.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) - Deep understanding of enterprise risk management, regulatory requirements, and internal control systems.
• Data Analytics & Visualization - Ability to leverage analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL, SQL) to derive insights during audits.
• Transformation & Change Assurance - Experience auditing major projects, digital transformations, and process automation initiatives.
• Banking Operations Knowledge - In-depth understanding of retail, corporate, MSME, and digital banking processes.
• Report Writing & Presentation - Excellent analytical writing, storytelling, and presentation skills for Board-level reporting.

• Strategic Thinking - Connects thematic insights to strategic business priorities and transformation outcomes.
• Professional Judgment - Applies sound judgment when evaluating emerging risks and control implications.
• Influencing & Relationship Management - Builds trusted relationships and constructively challenges management.
• Innovation & Learning Agility - Embraces new assurance techniques and drives adoption within the audit team.
• Integrity & Independence - Demonstrates objectivity and ethical judgment at all times.
• Results Orientation - Consistently delivers high-quality, actionable insights that drive improvement.
• Communication Skills - Clearly articulates complex risk themes to diverse audiences, including the Board.
• Leadership & Coaching - Provides guidance and fosters a learning culture within the audit team.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• A Master's degree in Risk Management, Finance, or Business Analytics is an added advantage.
• Professional Certifications:
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - mandatory.
• Additional certifications such as CPA/ACCA, CRMA, CISA, or CFA are preferred.
• Training in Risk Management, Project Assurance, or Data Analytics is desirable.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive audit experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or thematic assurance role.
• Proven experience in advisory engagements, governance reviews, or strategic risk assurance within the financial sector.
• Exposure to digital banking, automation, transformation projects, and risk analytics highly desirable.

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