Citi has been doing business in Nigeria since 1984. The
bank formerly operated under the name Nigeria International
Bank Limited, but was renamed to Citibank Nigeria Limited (Citi
Nigeria) in 2008 to fully align with Citi’s global brand and
identity.
Position: Auditor
Description
Function background/context:
Internal Audit is a global organization of over 1700
professionals covering Citi’s global businesses and service to
clients and customers in over 180 countries. Citi’s Internal
Audit division provides independent assessments of the
company’s governance, risk management and internal control
environment for key stakeholders including the Board of
Directors, senior management and Citi’s numerous regulators
globally. Internal Audit is a change agent within Citi aimed to
enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and thereby
support senior management decision making around the
globe.
This role participates in the timely
delivery of high quality, value added assurance and audit
reports for a portfolio of business activities, which meet the
requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their
affiliates, and of Citi’s respective regulators in Nigeria and
globally.
This role will participate in audits of
the Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) business, including
branch audits and risk-based audits, and audits covering
other businesses within Citibank Nigeria which includes FX
Local Markets, Custody and Trustee, and Corporate and
Investment banking. From time to time it may also be required
to participate in audits in other jurisdictions.
Qualifications and Competencies:
• BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of
education/experience.
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and ‘no surprises’
approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining
independent views. This individual must be an articulate
and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an
energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels
of internal and external audit and management.
• At least 5 years of bank or audit experience in cash
management and tradeTTS business and/ or related control
functions.
• Have a goodn excellent knowledge of cash management and
tradeTTS pProducts and processes. In-depth understanding of the
relationship between product TTS and support units within a
financial institution, impact on the overall control
environment and audit approach.
• Experience and competence in technology auditing will be an
advantage.
• Good English language skills (both written and spoken
• Business travel will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
• As a professional applies solid understanding of
internal audit standards, policies, and local regulations to
provide timely audit assurance.
• Contributes to the development of audit processes
improvements.
• Applies solid understanding of how internal audit
collectively integrates with line management and control
functions to accomplish the objectives of the function and
overall business.
• Performs audits in accordance with Citi Internal Audit
methodologies and professional standards, including drafting of
audit reports, presenting issues to the business and discussing
practical solutions.
• Completes assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and
budgeted costs.
• Monitors the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks
through the Business Monitoring process.
• Recommends appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and
control issues.
• Applies knowledge of key regulations to influence audit
scope.
• Develops effective line management relationships to ensure
strong understanding of the business.
• Pro-actively develops automated routines to help focus audit
testing.
How to Apply