Chief Audit Executive – Turkiye

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Job Overview

The Chief Audit Executive is a senior level management position responsible for managing a complex and critical Internal Audit unit within Citibank A.Ş, in coordination with the Citigroup Internal Audit Function. The overall objective of this role is to manage and develop a team of audit professionals, create and execute a robust Audit Plan for Citibank A.Ş, provide assurance for the risk and control environment of the franchise and support wider Citigroup Internal Audit projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and timely deliver country audit plan inclusive of risk-based audits, regulatory required audits, internal audit and regulatory issue validations, business monitoring, risk assessments and governance reporting, based on regulatory updated and appropriately documented risk assessments
• Ensure quality and timeliness in the work performed and reports produced. This includes both meeting quarterly delivery commitments and the annual delivery commitments to the respective Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
• Ensure the Board, Audit committee, CCO (Citi Country Officer), and in-country management supporting the CCO, all receive prompt, timely and complete information relating to the activities of Internal Audit.
• Ensure the governance, risk management and control concerns of the Citibank A.S. Board and Audit Committee and the country management are considered in the planning, and plan updates, and that Internal Audit provides suitable, prompt assurance in respect of the areas of concern identified.
• Maintain an appropriate, pro-active, constructive, solutions-driven relationship as the independent auditor and support the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee in the fulfillment of their respective responsibilities regarding governance, risk management and internal control.
• Ensure effective cost management and operation within budget for all Internal Audit activities for the country.
• Ensure adherence to local regulations and all Citigroup policies and procedures for all Internal Audit activities for the country.
• Ensure Internal Audit staffing is appropriate to address the risks of the entity, and the requirements of the audit committee and regulators in respect of the entity. Ensure there is an appropriate succession plan in place.
• Ensure Internal Audit promptly identifies and escalates control issues raised by regulators in respect of the country. Additionally, ensure that Internal Audit works constructively with management and the respective control functions, including Risk Management, Internal Control and Compliance Units to identify corrective action plans to remediate the governance, risk management or internal control issue, and that internal audit validates Internal Audit and regulatory issues, and regulatory enforcement action driven CAPs (corrective action plans) promptly.
• Ensure adoption of the Internal Audit Charter for the country.
• Ensure that the Board and the Audit Committee receive prompt, timely and complete information relating to the activities of Internal Audit, in accordance with the prescribed formats and quality standards.
• Work closely with IA Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with all quality and policy conformance standards and ensure compliance with all IA policies, procedures and performance requirements and expectations.
• Conduct special investigations for the franchise, where applicable, as envisaged by the regulation.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have at least 15 years of banking experience including diversified financial management and audit experience. 
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of operations and control systems as well as an understanding of best-in-class audit methodologies. 
• Must be a strong leader with a proven track record in managing high-performance teams in the context of making a broad, positive impact on the organization, should be effective at strategic team design, recruitment and the professional development of experienced staff. Experience in working within a matrix organization is an advantage.
• Strong relationship management skills are essential.  Must be an articulate and effective communicator, with an energetic and approachable style.  Candidates must have effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating audit results, strength in sustaining independent views, and the ability to work effectively at the highest levels of the organization.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree is a plus
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) are a plus.

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Job Family Group:

Internal Audit

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Job Family:

Audit

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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