We're a leading financial institution, a key player in the Maltese market and part of a highly diversified multi-national group of companies. Employing 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're a team of inspired people who believe that opportunities start with a conversation.

Duties and responsibilities

This role mainly entails assisting in the internal audit assignments driven by the annual internal audit plan. 

You will be responsible to:

• understand the processes and procedures associated with an audit engagement by conducting meetings with management and reading relevant documentation;
• assist in the preparation of 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;
• assist in carrying out follow-up reviews and monitor the implementation of the audit report recommendations;
• supervise more 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:

• 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;
• a good level of integrity, reliability and trustworthiness; and
• accuracy and attention to detail. 

Experience and Knowledge

• Have a minimum of 1 year working experience in an audit area (both internal and external);
• Completed your ACCA or are at an Advanced stage of completion (at least completion of the fundamentals F1 - F9) or possess a Bachelor degree in a financial services field or equivalent; and
• 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.