Internal Audit Manager - Internal Audit Unit

Accounting
Full Time
Experienced (3 years +)
Published on 13/05/2025
Hybrid

Job Description

Overview

We're a leading financial institution, a key player in the Maltese market and part of a highly diversified multi-national group of companies. With a team of over 270 employees, the Bank offers a full range of lending and savings solutions to both personal and business customers. We strive to offer a highly personalised service through our network of thirteen retail branches spread across the Maltese Islands. 

We are a team of inspired people who believe that opportunities start with a conversation.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible to assist with the implementation of the annual audit plan by managing and conducting a number of audit engagements.

You will be responsible to:

  • understand the processes and procedures associated with an audit engagement by conducting meetings with management and reading relevant documentation;
  • prepare an audit programme in line with the established audit scope;
  • conduct audit testing procedures by evaluating, examining and reviewing internal processes and transactions;
  • report the findings arising from the testing conducted in a formal audit report;
  • carry out follow-up reviews and monitor the implementation of the audit report recommendations;
  • supervise and guide junior team members in conducting the assigned tasks and review their work accordingly;
  • assist the unit in any ad-hoc assignments which may arise during the year; and
  • assist in handling routine tasks and requests arising on a regular basis.

Competencies and experience

The potential candidate should be reliable and trustworthy, well-organised with a disposition to learn and have a team-oriented approach.

You must have:

  • a minimum of 2 years working experience in an audit area (both internal and external);
  • a degree in Banking & Finance or Financial Services or ACCA qualification;
  • good knowledge in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, namely Excel and Word;
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills; 
  • good analytical and organisational skills; 
  • the ability to work both independently and within a team; 
  • good supervisory skills; 
  • professional integrity, reliability and trustworthiness; 
  • accuracy and attention to detail.  

Previous experience of Banking processes and practices will be considered an asset.  

What we Offer

  • Ongoing personal development; 
  • Preferential interest rates on home loans, personal loans and home value loans; 
  • Comprehensive support for academic advancement through fully subsidized staff study loans; 
  • Private clinic health insurance coverage, extendable to dependants; 
  • Life insurance and personal accident cover; 
  • Free ophthalmic examinations; 
  • Private counselling sessions in collaboration with Richmond Foundation; 
  • Additional half-day leave for birthday celebrations; 
  • Annual performance appraisals and salary reviews; 
  • €250 annual wellness allowance; 
  • Complimentary mammogram screenings for female employees aged over 40 and PSA screenings for male employees aged over 40; 
  • Flexible work arrangements (role permitting); and 
  • Various corporate discounts. 

BNF Bank plc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.