- Op locatie
- Wellington (NZ)
- 37.5 uur
- Fulltime
Rabobank is the world's leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients.
Our purpose is clear: we enable our clients to feed the world sustainably. Our commitment to our employees and customers is at the heart of everything we do.
About the role:
Reporting into the Head of Audit, this role is responsible for responding to changing regulation, changing demands set by RANZ and also changes within ARG WRR. These developments require IA to 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.
Rabobank Australia and New Zealand 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.
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 their field of expertise or the allocated areas):
• Develop and foster strong relationships with stakeholders. 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 standards by preparing and / or reviewing work papers, the documentation and evaluation of controls and the conducting of audit tests. Prepare the 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.
The ideal candidate for this role will display the following experience:
- Minimum 3-6 years' experience in the Financial Services industry.
- Experience in an Internal Audit role within Banking and Finance or external audit, indicating thorough experience with project management, audit methods and techniques.
Knowledge:
- In depth understanding of general audit methodologies and requirements, including the implications of 'the three lines of defence model'.
- Specialist knowledge of at least one specific audit area such as credit risk management and / or compliance and / or IT/Operations.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in the banking and finance sector.
- Good working knowledge of Australia and / or New Zealand regulatory requirements.
- Good knowledge of data analysing techniques (ACL).
This role will close Wednesday 26 March 2025
Rabobank believe embracing inclusion, equity and belonging delivers positive experiences for our people and clients. Our great working conditions, broad learning and development programmes and the opportunity to work together for the greater good are reasons why our employees love working here.
At Rabobank New Zealand, we are committed to our values; we are client-driven, we take responsibility, we are professional and cooperative. We have an open culture, where you can be yourself and be valued for who you are. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, sex/sex characteristics, gender (Inclusive of all genders), gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or other diversity characteristics not mentioned. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we can grow a better world.