Vacancy - Head of Internal Audit Department

About us:

ProCredit Bank Albania, is part of an international group of development-oriented commercial banks, based in Frankfurt, Germany. We offer excellent customer service to small and medium enterprises and to private individuals who have the capacity to save and prefer to do their banking through digital channels. Our overarching goal is to combine the high development impact with economic success.

Currently we are looking for the Head of Internal Audit Department. This position is based in Tirana, at the Head Office of ProCredit Bank Albania.

Your main responsibilities:

• Provide team members with guidance, training and assistance;
• Ensure the overall performance quality of the Internal Audit Function;
• Analyze processes and identify risks and controls;
• Develops, in coordination with the bank’s executive management, an annual audit plan which is based on a proper risk assessment;
• Carries out the necessary risk assessments of the auditable units;
• Ensures the proper and timely implementation of the annual audit plan and audit cycle;
• Assess and provide recommendations on the design and level of implementation of internal controls;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the members of the Management Board, Middle Managers and process owners/auditees;
• Discusses audit results with the respective branch / unit / department managers as well as with general management and advises on appropriate actions to improve conditions if necessary;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the bank’ governance and supervision bodies – Supervisory Board and Audit Committee. Represents the bank and manages the relationship between the Internal Audit Function and external regulators/external auditors;
• Present audit reports to Management.

If you identify with the goals and ethical values of our company, are curious about other countries and cultures, and have the following qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Auditing, Accounting, Business studies or Economics
• At least four years of relevant work experience, with at least three years of work experience in auditing. Work experience in banking sector preferable
• Profound knowledge of IIA standards
• Familiarized with all relevant laws and external regulations
• Knowledge of accounting and IFRS is an advantage
• CIA or ACCA certification is an advantage
• Very good command of English language (spoken and written)
• Highly proficient in written and oral communication
• Proven ability to work in a team
• Proven ability to systematically and logically analyze information
• Willingness and ability to travel.

If you feel that your experience and skills meet these requirements, please send your CV by e-mail: burime.njerezore@procredit-group.com, until 19-th of January 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by our HR Team.