Senior Internal Auditor | Rabat (Morocco)

On behalf of a major group operating in the banking sector, we are recruiting a Senior Internal Auditor, reporting to the Director in charge of the Internal Audit Department.

Main Responsibilities

1) Preparation and planning of audit missions

• Define and scope the missions (objectives, perimeter, applicable frameworks, schedule).
• Conduct preliminary risk analysis and develop the work program.
• Organize opening meetings and manage the collection of necessary information and documents.

2) Execution of audit work

• Conduct interviews, perform audit tests (compliance tests, control effectiveness tests, and substantive tests).
• Analyze processes, identify malfunctions, and assess the level of risk management.
• Document all work and compile audit files in accordance with internal standards.

3) Reporting, and recommendations

• Formalize findings (facts, causes, impacts/risks, criticality level).
• Formulate prioritized, pragmatic, and operational recommendations.
• Write audit reports and present conclusions during closing meetings.

4) Monitoring and continuous improvement

• Ensure follow-up on the implementation of action plans and verify their effectiveness.
• Alert and escalate in case of critical risks or significant delays.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal audit methods, tools, and frameworks.

Education:

• Master's degree (Bac+5) from a business school or university in Finance, Audit / Control, Risk Management, Banking, or equivalent degree.
• Specialization desired in Internal Audit, Internal Control, or Risk Management.

Work Experience

• 5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in the banking or financial sector, ideally within an internal audit, internal control, or risk management function.

Technical Skills

• Independently manage internal audit missions, from the preparation phase to the reporting phase.
• Assess the robustness of internal control systems and risk management mechanisms.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support findings and conclusions.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations and assess the effectiveness of corrective actions.

Behavioral Skills

• High professional rigor, analytical skills, and attention to quality.
• Ability to step back, impartiality, and independence of mind.
• Exemplary ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, listening skills, and structured, persuasive communication.
• Organization, autonomy, and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines and priorities.