Senior Internal Auditor

About the job

Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing over 1,100 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. Client focused and service oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

The Role

We are seeking to expand the Trident Trust Internal Audit (TTIA) Team with the addition of a suitably qualified and experienced Internal Audit professional. We are a small in-house function with a Team based in the UK (London) / IOM reporting into the Group Head of Risk, Audit & Compliance.

Key to the role is delivery of risk-based plan across the Trident Group and to senior business stakeholders. The successful candidate will be required to perform internal audit assignments with a strong focus on internal financial controls and in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan. Key auditable areas will include (and not limited to) payments, payroll, expenses, project expenditure, creditors, debtors and reconciliations. These will be under the direct supervision of a Senior Internal Audit Manager. Reporting on the adequacy of internal processes, systems and controls including governance, and adherence to relevant policies and procedures. The role requires strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships. Due to the global nature of the business, there is the potential for the successful candidate to occasionally travel to other locations / offices across the Group.

Duties

• Deliver Internal Audit reviews in line with the approved risk-based plan or as requested by the Group Head of Risk, Audit & Compliance and in line with agreed quality standards / methodology
• Planning and researching key areas of risk impacting auditable areas including relevant legislation and regulatory requirements (as necessary)
• Conducting audit walkthroughs to identify and test key controls
• Deliver audit reports that are factual, relevant and provide assurance to the recipient including identification or any potential issues and the mitigating actions to be taken by management
• Conduct follow-up activities to ensure agreed Internal Audit actions have been fully implemented to minimise business risks
• Support the production of Management Information reports for Regional Managing Directors around Plan status, emerging issues and status of audit actions
• Responsibility for agreeing objectives and own personal development plan
• Maintaining effective working relationship with business management and Finance Teams across all offices and promoting a strong risk and compliance control culture

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication, reporting writing and analysis skills
• Ability to build effective relationships and influencing skills
• Enjoy working as part of a Team and exploring solutions to complex issues
• Ability to balance personal delivery with Team objectives and activities
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills
• Aptitude to apply personal learning and utilise software packages
• Problem solving skills and ability to think through actions and consider impacts including costs vs benefits
• Resilient and act with the highest degree of personal integrity
• Proficient in English

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-10 years’ experience preferably in the financial service industry
• Education to degree level (or equivalent)
• Professional certifications (in full) such as CIA, ACCA, or CISA, or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

Remuneration

An attractive compensation package will be based upon the successful candidate’s relevant experience and overall suitability of the position.

How to Apply

Applications, which will be treated in the strictest of confidence, should include a full C.V. Please submit to:

• Title: Hiring Manager
• Office: Trident Trust Mauritius
• Tel: +230 460 7890
• Email: [email protected] / [email protected]