Assistant Manager - Group Internal Audit (SLJ)

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"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

 Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Group Internal Audit team (SLJ) in the capacity of:

 Assistant Manager

 This position is primarily responsible for the execution of quality audit assignment within timeframes and budgets. Assigned audits will include audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, issue tracking and follow-up.

Participation in annual strategic audit plans is essential as this activity ensures that the department’s value-added and other objectives are met.

Activities should be performed in accordance with Internal Audit Standards and Code of Ethics which identifies the principles of Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competency.

Location: Kingston 

 As an Assistant Manager – Group Internal Audit (SLJ), you will:

• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Strategic Audit Plan which involves carrying out risk assessments of the group/entity.
• Conduct interviews with internal stakeholders to determine areas of high risks, new risks to the process, change in risk profile, areas of focus assigned by Audit Manager.
• Review regulatory changes to determine its impact on the audit universe.
• Execute audit activities in accordance with the authorized annual audit plan.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of quarterly audit reports to the Audit Committee.
• Provide quarterly follow-up of management action plans emanating from:

• 1. Internal audit activities
  2. External audit ICM’s
  3. Regulators findings, where applicable.

• Prepare monthly summary of time spent within the department allocated across assigned audit activities, projects, and administrative duties including trainings, meetings, and leave of absence.
• Perform other mandatory activities assigned per management requests or projects assigned by Business Units through the office of the CEO or Audit Committees.
• Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies/Finance/Economics or other related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Qualification in or actively pursuing a Professional Accreditation such as ACCA, CIA, CMA, CFSA, CGA or equivalent.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ auditing experience with exposure in the financial services industry.
• Sound practical knowledge of the use of Data Mining and Data Analytics tools.
• Proficiency in and knowledge of the auditing profession, including auditing and accounting standards.
• Sound knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements as it relates to the financial services industry.
• Solid understanding of the concept of risks and controls surrounding a process or activity.
• Develop and execute audit programs to achieve audit objectives and provide assurance on the management of risks.
• Strong work ethic, as well as the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to independently document walkthroughs and lead moderate reviews.

• Strong data analytics skills- familiarity with various database/query tools/techniques to assist in concluding and making recommendations on activities reviewed.
• Deliver high quality reports on the results of completed audits to management and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Sound knowledge of computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheet applications and PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills.

 If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than August 8, 2025. 

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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