Audit Manager (Credit / Treasury)
Mashreq · EG
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Audit Manager – Credit & Treasury to join our Internal Audit function. Reporting to the Senior Internal Audit Manager / Country Head of Audit, you will play a critical role in independently evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across all country/branch activities.
This role provides assurance to management that the Bank’s assets are safeguarded and that all operations comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and anti-money laundering standards. You will lead end-to-end audit engagements, identify risks, and drive improvements aligned with best banking practices.
- Independently plan, organize, execute, and conclude internal audits to assess control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate internal controls across Credit, Treasury, and broader banking operations to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
- Develop comprehensive audit plans, defining scope, methodology, and key risk areas.
- Identify and assess risks that could impact the achievement of country/branch strategic objectives.
- Prepare detailed audit reports, highlighting control weaknesses and recommending actionable improvements.
- Assign and refine risk ratings for identified issues in line with internal methodologies.
- Review and validate management action plans and closure requests to ensure sustainable resolution of audit findings.
- Lead and coordinate stakeholder meetings to ensure timely resolution of control gaps.
- Participate in special assignments including investigations, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain continuous engagement with business and infrastructure teams, providing insights and updates to support the annual audit plan and audit universe.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
- Professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
- Minimum 7–10 years of internal audit experience within the banking or financial services sector.
- Strong exposure to Credit and Treasury operations and related risks.
- In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks and AML requirements.
- Proven experience in leading end-to-end audit assignments and acting as Auditor-in-Charge.
- Strong risk assessment and audit planning capabilities.
- Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and influencing senior management.
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA standards) and internal audit methodologies.