Assistant Vice President

• Provide leadership and participate in development and implementation of strategic priorities in his / her independent capacity for the areas completely and exclusively assigned of the ever-growing audit universe – across Mashreq.
• As a specialist in various operations processes and identification and resolution of composite risks including technique of measuring and quantifying operations risk, recommend methodology and process changes in line with best practices aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of risk monitoring functions.
• Lead / participate with teams of auditors to ensure that all audits, assignments, investigations and reviews are carried out as per laid down priorities and standards for the matters of identifying composite risks end to end and provide reasonable assurance.
• Provide value added consultancy support and guidance to business by providing expert professional opinion in product development, process improvement in a seamless manner as processes run through various areas.
• Issue audit reports with prioritized risks with accuracy, precision and completeness to senior management of the bank.
• To achieve overall objectives, assist in preparation and implementation of short and long term strategies and directions.
• As specialist carry out risk assessments and size risks of all functions and those complex processes running across various areas.
• Proactively interact in his / her independent capacity as an expert of composite risks with various Group / Division heads and managers to close control gaps effectively and completely in a reasonable time frame.
• Plan and carry out audits, reviews, investigations, analyze and risk rank gaps according to various risk and value implications. Discuss and help develop action plans as a remedial measure to mitigate composite risks.
• As an expert in identification of risks and control matters and streamlining processes, actively represent and participate in various product development and assignments as mandated, close gaps and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Interact and, communicate effectively and directly with various Group / Division Heads and managers, influence them and secure buy in for closing control gaps.
• Effectively call meetings and oversee plans and results for intricate and complex risk matters and processes that run across and relate to various areas.
• Lead and train audit staff to improve overall effectiveness and upgradation of skills in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Independently develop and prepare all reports in a professional manner for CEO and senior management requiring minimal guidance.
• Uphold consistency of approach bank wide, in dealing with Group / Division heads and managers and with matters relating to risk.
• Identify weaknesses in effectiveness of control and key process of the unit operational deficiencies and provide appropriate recommendations for improvement to minimize risk and safeguard the assets of the bank.

Chartered Accountant / CPA /CIA with 10+ years of audit experience and demonstrated abilities in a banking environment in areas of increasing responsibility. Added CISA qualification will be given preference.

• Experience in CAAT skills with ability to develop and enhance Continuous monitoring/ auditing reports.
• Experience in Trade finance, treasury and Financial and Management accounting.
• Specialized knowledge, expertise and thorough understanding of various risks, implications.
• Team leadership qualities (confident, clarity of thoughts, etc.) and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Result and business oriented disciplined thinker, a self-starter with strong analytical organization skills.

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