Assistant Manager - Internal Audit

Malta Island
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

About the DepartmentThe Internal Audit function within the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is established through the provisions of Article 12B of the MFSA Act (Cap. 330) which further establishes the structure, objectives and authority of Internal Audit.The Internal Audit Charter defines in general terms the purpose, scope of work, accountability, responsibility and authority of the Internal Audit function with the MFSA. It establishes the position of the Internal Audit function within the MFSA, authorises access to records, personnel and physical properties relevant to the performance of an audit engagement and defines the type and scope of the internal audit activities.About the RoleThe responsibilities of the eventual appointee shall include the following:

Participating fully and assisting the Head and Deputy Head of Internal Audit in the timely execution of the annual audit plan and any “ad hoc” assignments within the Internal Audit function;

Leading audit engagements as directed by the Head and Deputy Head of Internal Audit, which include planning, executing, directing and completing timely audits;

Leading Internal Quality Assessments in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards;

Exhibiting the highest level of professional objectivity in gathering, evaluating and communicating information about the activity or process being examined;

Performing internal audit services in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards;

Conducting risk assessment of the assigned function within established/ required timeline;

Communicating findings to senior management; preparing and presenting reports that reflect audit findings;

Monitoring and assessing the implementation status of agreed audit recommendations and reporting thereon to the Head and Deputy Head of Internal Audit followed by the Audit and Risk Committee;

Providing appropriate independent advice regarding governance, risk management and internal control processes for the better functioning of the MFSA;

Assisting in internal investigations of identified or alleged fraudulent activities, theft and corrupt practices with the MFSA in accordance with the Anti-Fraud Policy of the MFSA;

Maintaining open communication within the Internal Audit Function, with the statutory external auditors of the MFSA and providing the assistance and reliance required for the fulfilment of the statutory audit of the MFSA.

Exercising the highest professional care in carrying out audit engagements and in observing the Ethics standards as outlined in the Global Internal Audit Standards;

Engaging in continuous knowledge development regarding audit rules, best practices and techniques.

About YouYou are in possession of an academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Management, or in another related area of study.You also possess a minimum of six (6) years working experience in a role in Audit or a related field.If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least 11 years of relevant experience in a related area, we would still be interested in speaking with you.Other informationThe MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Privacy Notice on the MFSA webpage - https://www.mfsa.mt/privacy-notice/.Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination.Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.Public Call Permit: 700/2025

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