Manager Internal Audit Nz

Job Overview & Purpose:
Internal Audit (IA) RANZ helps the Bank accomplish its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Being the ‘third line of responsibility’, IA operates independently and directly reports to the RNZL Audit Committee and global Audit Rabobank Group Wholesale Rural & Retail (ARG WRR).

As a member of the department, the Manager is constructively contributing towards maintaining and enhancing the client relationship to (Senior) Management, lead or participate in audits on the adequacy and effectiveness of management control systems, report on the outcome and recommend improvements. He/she will also assist the Head of Department in continuously improving the quality of the Department.

Context of Job:
The combined result of changing regulation, changing demands set by RANZ and also changes within ARG WRR has resulted in greater expectations being set for the IA function. These developments require IA greater focus on the most important themes and arising (future) risks / changing risk profiles, looking over the silo’s and need to co-operate more closely within the ARG global network. IA will always ‘report on the facts’ and will combine this with a clear view on the roles of the different lines of defence.

RANZ operates within two main offices (Sydney and Wellington) and over 90 branches within Australia and New Zealand. As a result, audit activities are required to be conducted from various locations.

IA conducts audits and furnishes management with analysis, advice and recommendations. Evaluating whether businesses comply with internal policies, standards and procedures and if legislative or regulatory requirements are appropriately addressed by RANZ. IA works with each business area to evaluate if adequate internal controls are implemented, to manage business risks associated with their operating activities and foster quality and continuous improvement in control processes. IA provides a consulting service at the request of management for new products, new systems and other developments. IA liaises with the various governance groups as needed.

The Manager will lead some audits, participates in others and report on the outcome of work performed, discusses underlying root causes with the client and, in consultation with the client, formulates advice for improvement. Going forward, the scope of individual audits will be more focused on addressing the main risks and themes.

The Manager also maintains the relations with RANZ senior staff and departments as allocated to him / her.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Besides required audit skills and the ability to identify key issues and trends, good communication and leadership skills are a prerequisite. More specific, the Manager will (for his / her field of expertise or the allocated areas):

- Develop and foster strong relationships with (Senior) Management. Establishing a trusting working relationship in which existing and upcoming issues or risks are openly communicated. Support management in the process of analysing general risk management.
- Translate actual trends and (risk) developments to requirements to be set on the audit program and (for individual assignments) risk based audit scope to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Manage the execution of allocated assignments, ensuring the effective allocation of the team’s resources to meet objectives. Actively contribute to the execution of the other audits.
- When executing the assignment, ensure appliance to required (quality) standards by preparing and / or reviewing work papers, the documentation and evaluation of controls and the conducting of audit tests. Prepare the (draft) report and conclusions, including root cause analysis (also covering cultural and behavioural aspects) and recommendations, as applicable.
- Ensure effective and timely communication to stakeholders regarding findings, risks recommendations and progress of assignments. Evaluate the assignment with both the client and the team enabling continuous learning.
- Review adequacy of action taken by management to correct reported deficient conditions.
- Maintain an up-to-date client file so that it reflects the actual risk assessment and audit involvement of the allocated business areas.
- Coach and challenge staff in order to grow their professional knowledge, skill and competency.
- Act as a constructive challenger in the team, also initiate and lead change to improve the quality and added value of IA.

Qualifications:

- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or Accounting.
- Member of appropriate professional body - Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA), CPA Australia (CPA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

**Experience**:

- Minimum 3-6 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry (prefer Rural, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Co