Islamic Banking Risk Manager

2 days ago


Muscat, Muscat, Oman Bank Dhofar Full time

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the Internal Audit Management in providing assurance to the Audit Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in relation to Financial and Islamic Banking Audit Activities. This includes ensuring compliance with Bank's Internal Rules and Regulations, CBO Guidelines, and other applicable Laws and Standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in scheduling audits and other assignments and achieving the annual audit plan.
  • Determine areas of risks related to Islamic banking activities to focus on key risk areas while conducting reviews.
  • Prepare a plan prior to commencing each audit or other assignment encompassing scope, effort estimation, details of job allocation, sampling, audit procedures, timelines, and other details as required by the Internal Audit Manual.
  • Conduct entrance meetings with the auditee, interview appropriate personnel, accumulate, verify, and analyze available data required for the assignment; identifying existing or potential problem areas; conduct exit meetings with the auditee.
  • Supervise the audits/other assignments in a professional manner in accordance with the approved plans and internal audit methodology as per the Internal Audit manual.
  • Ensure participation in all important discussions and interactions with the auditee.
  • Supervise and manage the work of audit team members, in addition to discharging the duties of an individual auditor in any assignment.
  • Ensure the audit report is reviewed, finalized, and issued as per the agreed timeline.
  • Ensure that the audit working paper file/permanent file are properly maintained as per the Bank's Internal Guidelines.
  • Recommend internal audit policies, procedures, and programs in line with international auditing, accounting, and other professional practices, standards, and guidelines.
  • Ensure that updates required to the audit programs and techniques are implemented.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

  • A university graduate preferably in Banking, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualifications may be considered along with an Islamic Banking Qualification/Certification.
  • Additional preference for Banking related qualification, Internal Audit Certification.

Experience

  • At least five years of relevant experience relating to audit/compliance/risk management/operations of Banking and Islamic Banking operations.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Thorough understanding of Islamic Banking Products, agreements, and Sharia Governance Structures.
  • Knowledge of general bank operations, accounting systems, and core banking systems.
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for banks.
  • Excellent analytical abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to plan and schedule work.
  • Good teamwork skills and effective leadership quality.
  • Good problem-solving abilities with an analytical and systematic approach.
  • Should possess effective communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and dynamic person.


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