Head of Audit - Vice President at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Internal Audit department provides independent assessments to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of our governance, risk management and internal controls. The team’s priorities are focused on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that develops our talent.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and participate on audit engagements from planning to reporting and produce high quality deliverables to both departmental as well as professional standards while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget
• Work closely with global audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and themes, and reporting them timely to audit management and business stakeholders
• Recognize the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; disciplined in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy
• Partner with stakeholders, business management, other control groups (i.e. risk management, compliance, fraud prevention), external auditors, and regulators establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence                    
• Finalize audit Issues and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment through developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls
• Communicate audit Issues to management and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls
• Implement and execute an effective program of Continuous Auditing for assigned areas, including monitoring of key metrics to identify control issues and adverse trends
• Effectively manage teams where required, performing timely review of work performed and providing honest and constructive feedback
• Stay up-to-date with evolving industry/regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in appropriate control forums                         
• Champion a culture of innovation
• Find ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience of Internal or External Auditing
• Solid understanding of most LOBs and Corporate Functions operating in the JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. - Johannesburg Branch, i.e. CIO, Treasury & Corporate; Commercial Banking; Corporate & Investment Bank; Enterprise Technology; Finance; Human Resources; CAO; Risk Management & Compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or financial services experience
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills ; strong interpersonal skills to credibly present complex, sensitive issues to senior management & control partners and influence change
• Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
• Proven ability to multi task as well as assess and change priorities
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability
• Flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment
• Willing to travel as needed

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certifications
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit Methodologies
• Strong understanding of the South African as well as the global financial services regulatory environment and knowledge of, and/or experience with, key regulatory legislation topics such as Basel III and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations