FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions offers a an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customised banking experience. Through its strategic offerings, it looks to meet the banking needs of customers across the world via its market-leading Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, in Khalifa Business Park, the bank’s international network spans over 19 countries, across the world, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad. In line with its commitment to put customers first, to Grow Stronger, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across the global network in which the bank operates. To empower its customers and clients to Grow Stronger, FAB is initiating a powerful movement, which goes beyond banking. The Grow Stronger movement represents the bank’s promise to support its stakeholders’ goals and growth ambitions, providing ideas, tools and expertise to help them become stronger, today and in the future. Through a strong, diversified balance sheet, leading efficiency and a solid corporate governance structure in place, FAB is set to drive growth forward. Privacy Policy https://bit.ly/3iORn8G
Bengaluru
INR 3.0 - 5.0 Lacs P.A.
Work from Office
Full Time
Job Description Job Purpose: To provide support to Group Financial Control, reporting into AVP, VAT & Financial Control and help with the ongoing monitoring of the financial control activities across the Group. The role also involves supporting with the VAT related control activities. Key Accountabilities: Generic Accountability Support with monitoring of the various control and governance activities (e.g., Account Ownership and Verification, Internal Accounts Review, etc.) across Group Finance. Timely identification and escalation to line manager and follow-up on the resolution of issues related to the above activities. Monitor the ongoing BAU activities and sub-processes involved with VAT. Job Context: Specific Accountability Follow-up and escalate non-submissions / delays in the monthly Account Ownership and Verification (AOV) process as per the agreed escalation matrix. Support with obtaining additional information, such as, corrective action plans, action owners and target dates from the units for issues reported in the IAR. Assist during consolidation and preparation of the monthly Account Ownership and Verification (AOV) dashboard. Minute agreed action items when review meetings are conducted with stakeholders. Liaise with account owners to obtain reconciliation files and supporting documents at the time of conformance testing. Review the reconciliations provided and make observations where deficiencies are noted, or amounts are un-reconciled. Communicate such observations to the line manager. Review accounts against nature and those with static balances beyond 90 days. Engage with the concerned units and obtain clarifications / justifications. Monitor the daily VAT exception reports. Coordinate and follow-up with stakeholders to obtain the necessary clarifications for those exceptions and communicate the same to the line manager. Maintain an updated tracker of VAT issues and exceptions identified during the daily monitoring exercise and support with their resolution. Support with the monthly Trial Balance and VAT Payable account reconciliations. Flag differences to IT support teams and follow-up for their resolution. Assist with the daily PL review and identify anomalies with VAT collection. Seek guidance from the line manager on the required course of action. Participate in sample testing activities and random validations that would help obtain assurance over the functioning of the VAT process. Support the line manager with automation initiatives and opportunities to enhance manual VAT processes. Support with any other ad-hoc tasks assigned to the control team. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Banking or Finance Degree Minimum Experience 1-3 years of experience with accounting and controls. Good analytical skills and good command of MS applications, especially MS Excel. Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Willingness to learn new tasks
Mumbai
INR 35.0 - 40.0 Lacs P.A.
Work from Office
Full Time
Job Description JOB PURPOSE: Participate as well as lead audits covering the business, operational, risk management & finance activities and processes of FAB India. The role is expected to provide assurance to Management by identifying weaknesses; reporting and escalating significant Audit findings in a timely manner; and agreeing action plans to address the issues raised. With support from Group Internal Audit at HO, conduct audits across front office, middle, and back offices as well as Risk Management & Compliance in order to determine the extent of compliance with formalized policies, regulatory requirements and to identify and recommend enhancements to the systems of internal control. This also includes any outsourced activities to Head Office and other entities/third parties, as applicable. Act as the day-to-day contact with Management in FAB India influencing change through providing advice. Provide input to the India Unit Head and or GIA on issues that have impact on the FAB India and/or Group as a whole. Assist in conducting special investigations, reviews, additional tasks as and when required by the Unit Head/GIA. Ensure that audits working papers are completed in line with Audit Methodology. All Audit findings must be supported by thorough analysis and have sound basis in fact. Remain conversant with the business objectives, risks and controls of the activities in FAB India. Act as the day-to-day contact with Management influencing change through providing advice. Provide input to GIA on issues that have impact to the FAB Group as a whole. Conduct special investigations, reviews, additional tasks as and when required by GIA Management/GCAO. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategy Contribution: With the support from GIA HO where needed, help the Unit Head in reviewing all the activities of the FAB India and risk management activities in accordance with the Audit Plan agreed with the Audit Committee from time to time. Help the Unit Head in developing Annual Audit Plan for FAB India. Prioritize as per the Risk Assessment Ensure that FAB India audits are conducted in accordance with the objectives laid down in the Annual Plan and ensure that the work program is completed in an efficient and effective manner on or ahead of schedule. Inform the Unit Head & GIA Governance/GIA Heads of Audit of respective verticals of any potential delays and/or changes to the Annual Plan. People Management: In undertaking audits: Completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy. Promote the organization s values and ethics in all activities within the team to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the bank. Budgeting and Financial Performance: Be responsible for conducting audits efficiently and comprehensively within the allocated budget. Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures: Execute to established GIA Policies, Guidance Notes, Procedures and Practice Notes in undertaking all tasks. Provide input to the development of GIA practices as per industry standards and regulatory expectations. Help the Unit Head to review all the activities of the Units within FAB India and the related risk management activities in all the jurisdictions in which the Portfolio operates to define and maintain the Audit Universe. Coordinate with other teams to ensure efficient and effective coverage. Help the Unit Head to prepare and maintain a Risk Assessment of each of the Process Streams within the India as identified in the Audit Universe. In this respect, work with the businesses to promote periodic self-assessment of risks and controls. Conduct audits of the Processes within the FAB India and assess if: Divisional/Unit Line management have identified and classified the risks in their activities. Governance, risk management and control procedures are adequate, effective and efficient to reduce risks of errors, omissions and loss to acceptable levels at an acceptable cost. Improvements/enhancements to the governance, risk management and internal control structure are required. Data and transaction processing meets the required standards of reliability, integrity and availability. The Division s/Unit s assets are being safeguarded. The use of resources is efficient and effective. Draft audit report submitted by auditors are properly reviewed and finalized. Audit report is discussed and finalized with GIA management/client within 3 weeks of completion of fieldwork. Negotiate with Unit management to agree a documented Management Action Plan to resolve the issues raised Change Management: Help the Unit Head in change management through continuous improvement of processes and practices considering global standards and changes in the business environment, which demand proactive action plans. Relationship Management: Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all relevant external/internal entities and stakeholders with the highest standards of business ethics, whilst promptly attending to all critical issues in-order to ensure the services required by the organization are delivered in the most effective manner. Act as the Audit Business Partner for Line Managers within FAB India and actively manage the relationship through regular meetings with Line Managers to promote this concept and identify emerging risks. Such meetings should also be used to discuss any material gaps between audit assessment or risks and controls and the businesses self-assessment. Ongoing consultancy/advice is provided to Unit management from a governance, risk management and control perspective for improvements in their processes to ensure effective and efficient controls, on the basis of market best practices. On an ongoing basis, ensure pending audit issues are followed up with Unit management and that all corrective actions are fully and properly implemented. Conduct any investigations/special reviews related to FAB India activities assigned by the Unit Head /GIA. Support GIA HO audit team during their annual/ regular audits on FAB India. Reporting: Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Group requirements, policies and quality standards. Job Context Specific Accountability: Help the Unit head to - Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of FAB India Business, Operational, Risk management & Financial control processes and regulatory reporting developments, drive necessary changes in Audit plan/working programs. Safeguard against potential loss and contributing to the Units/Departments systems and procedures, by reporting whether Credit/operational controls of FAB standards are effectively carried out and are efficient in the units/departments audited. Review the FAB India functions of the bank end to end and identifying areas of correction / improvement. Examine and comment on the process for the early recognition of problems (if any) and their remedial management to minimise the loss. Preparation / Review of Audit MIS/ dash Boards including audit committee presentation slides relating to FAB India Contribute towards the enhancement of relationship between GIA and stakeholders. Qualifications Minimum Qualification: Relevant Bachelor or post-graduate qualification and/or relevant professional qualification and/ or certification, for example, Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA, Cost & Management Accountant, etc.
Mumbai
INR 50.0 - 60.0 Lacs P.A.
Work from Office
Full Time
Job Description JOB PURPOSE: A subject matter expert responsible for planning and executing audits covering the activities and processes for FAB India. Expertise in Information Technology, InfoSec, BCM and Data domains. Through a thorough understanding of process and activities, and the regulatory environment, both in India and other relevant jurisdictions where FAB operates, provide assurance to Management by identifying weaknesses; reporting and escalating significant Audit findings in a timely manner; and agreeing action plans to address the issues raised. Responsible to manage and conduct the validations for periodic submissions to RBI pertaining to Cybersecurity, IT, Audit practices and Swift. Responsible to coordinate and manage Regulatory Audits for FAB India. Lead Risk assessments, Develop Audit plans, Catalogue and risk rate all auditable entities for FAB India and ensure that all auditable entities have been reviewed as per Audit assignment plans considering regulatory requirements and risk profile. Monitor and enhance Audit procedures to ensure that they adequately address the risk associated for FAB India. Remain conversant with the business objectives, risks and controls of the activities in FAB India. Monitor notices and directions from regulators and collaborate with Head Office Management to ensure regulatory expectation are met. Utilize knowledge and expertise to conduct special reviews as per management request. Act as the day-to-day contact with Management in FAB India influencing change through providing advice. As part of the GIA Extended Management Team (EMT), provide input to GIA on issues that have impact to the FAB Group as a whole. Conduct special investigations, reviews, additional tasks as and when required by GIA Senior Management. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategic Contribution: Lead and Manage audit activities in for FAB India, Group and across the international network. Develop Annual Audit Plan for FAB India. Prioritize as per the Risk Assessment and determine skills of Auditors required to support the Audit Plan. Ensure that assignment of auditors is based on their expertise to handle special assignments/investigations. Ensure that the audits are conducted in accordance with the objectives laid down in the Annual Plan and ensure that the work program is completed in an efficient and effective manner on or ahead of schedule. Inform Head of Audit CCB, IB & Credit for potential delays and/or changes to the Annual Plan. Leadership: In undertaking audits: Manage the effective achievement of functional objectives through effective leadership and by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating team to maximize performance. Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy. Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned team to ensure the establishment of a value driven culture within the Group/GIA. Supervision, training, and guidance is provided to relevant Audit staff. All interactions with the team and Unit staff are conducted in a professional and objective manner. Responsibilities are assigned to audit team members for covering fieldwork as per audit requirement. Team members working papers are reviewed and valid review points raised to GIA management for discussion, if needed. Budgeting and Financial Performance Monitor the financial performance of given areas of activities versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management. Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures Execute to established GIA Policies, Guidance Notes, Procedures and Practice Notes in undertaking all tasks. Provide input to the development of GIA practices as per industry standards and regulatory expectations. Review all the activities of the Units in FAB India and the related risk management activities in all the jurisdictions in which the Portfolio operates to define and maintain the Audit Universe. Coordinate with other teams to ensure efficient and effective coverage. Prepare and maintain a Risk Assessment of each of the Process Streams in FAB India as identified in the Audit Universe. In this respect, work with the businesses to promote periodic self-assessment of risks and controls. Establish/update and maintain FAB India Audit programs in the central audit management tool. Conduct audits of the Processes within FAB India and assess if: Divisional/Unit Line management have identified and classified the risks in their activities. Governance, risk management and control procedures are adequate, effective and efficient to reduce risks of errors, omissions and loss to acceptable levels at an acceptable cost. Improvements/enhancements to the governance, risk management and internal control structure are required. Data and transaction processing meets the required standards of reliability, integrity and availability. The Division s/Unit s assets are being safeguarded. The use of resources is efficient and effective. Audit report is discussed and finalized with GIA management/client within 3 weeks of completion of fieldwork. Negotiate with Unit management to agree a documented Management Action Plan to resolve the issues raised. Regulatory Exercises and Validations Lead and manage the periodic validations and submissions to regulator pertaining to Cybersecurity, Technology and SWIFT. Liaise with various stakeholders from Group and FAB India to obtain responses and evidence for the regulatory validations and exercises. Document and issue Advisory/Assurance reports to Management indicating the outcome of the exercises and any observations to improve the validation processes. Monitor regulatory Directives and notices and share the same with GIA Management. Participate in Local Regulatory Forums to obtain necessary clarifications and understand expectations of the regulator. Monitor & review the work done by the Concurrent Auditors to effectively demonstrate Internal Audit oversight on concurrent audit. Provide feedback to GIA on the concurrent audit performance as part of their annual evaluation & selection process. Continuous Improvement Lead the identification of change through continuous improvement of processes and practices considering global standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans. Relationship Management Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all relevant external/internal entities and stakeholders with the highest standards of business ethics, whilst promptly attending to all critical issues in-order to ensure the services required by the organization are delivered in the most effective manner. Act as the Audit Business Partner for Line Managers within teams and actively manage the relationship through regular meetings with Line Managers to promote this concept and identify emerging risks. Such meetings should also be used to discuss any material gaps between audit assessment or risks and controls and the businesses self-assessment. Ongoing consultancy/advice is provided to Unit management from a governance, risk management and control perspective for improvements in their processes to ensure effective and efficient controls, on the basis of market best practices. On an ongoing basis, ensure pending audit issues are followed up with Unit management and that all corrective actions are fully and properly implemented. Conduct any investigations/special reviews assigned by Head of Audit/GCAO. Support GIA HO audit team during their annual/ regular audits on FAB India Reporting Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Group requirements, policies and quality standards. Job Context Specific Accountability: Directly responsible for the audits of FAB India. Responsibility to effectively and timely deliver validation exercises for Cybersecurity and Swift Regulatory returns in line with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable with applicable FAB India Regulatory requirements and any new regulations, market practices etc. Develop risk assessment and audit plan FAB India. Suggest improvements to policies and processes. Accountable for delivery of the agreed audit plan. Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of key regulatory developments and banking practices, including but not limited to Technology/InfoSec/BCM/Data, across FAB India and Group; drive necessary changes in Audit plan & working programs to take into consideration regulatory changes. Act as a trusted advisor in the areas of Technology, InfoSec, BCM, General IT Controls, Privacy, Technology Outsourcing, Cyber Security and Technology Regulatory Compliance. Contributing towards the enhancement of relationship between GIA and stakeholders. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Bachelor s degree. Relevant post-graduate qualification and/or relevant professional qualification and/ or certification desirable.
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