Trainee - Audit (Information Systems)

Responsibilities

Description of the Business Line or Department

Inspection and Group Audit Division (IGAD) is the group audit division of the Société Générale Group and as such conducts independent and objective audits reviews of all its activities, aiming at providing the Group with assurance as to how effectively it is controlling its operations, advising on improvements, and contributing to the creation of added value. It also assesses the quality of risk management within an audited scope, the appropriateness and effectiveness of the permanent control framework, the risk sensitivity of management and compliance with codes of conduct and expected professional practices. This is in accordance with the Société Générale Code, which includes the mandate and role of the Third Line of Defence.

IGAD issues findings to remedy any shortfalls they identify and, more generally, to improve the Group’s operational management and risk control. The Audit teams cover all the risks of the jurisdictions they oversee. General Inspection, besides audit work, has a mandate to carry out any kind of analysis or study and to take part in assessing strategic projects or intervening in specific issues at the request of the General Management. Internal Audit and Inspection define their audits and inspections using a risk-based approach and define an annual work programme, comprising the inspection route map and audit plan.

Summary of the key purposes of the role

• Completing local, regional, and global assignments as required
• Working with business auditors for large scope audit missions
• Assisting regional audit managers in the administration and planning of the activities of the department
• Performing timely review, validation, and documentation of audit findings
• Responsibility for conducting any audit related work with integrity, objectivity and confidentiality

Summary of responsibilities

• Participating in effective and efficient diagnostic work on audit.
• Responsibility for executing assigned audit work.
• Fully adhering to departmental assignment management requirements
• Working with the Head of assignment to deliver well written and clear audit reports
• Ensuring timely and thorough follow-up of audit findings in accordance with IGAD procedures
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations used for various Control Committees
• Contributing to the preparation of annual risk assessments
• Compliance at all times with the requirements of IGAD policies and procedures and prescribed International Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
• All audit staff are required to sign the IIA Declaration of Professional standards and Code of Ethics on an annual basis

Profile required

Competencies

• The ideal candidate will hold a degree or equivalent in Computer Science / Cybersecurity or a related subject
• Previous experience within the financial services industry, preferably within an audit, risk management or compliance function, is highly advantageous
• Affinity for working with technical applications and dealing with large datasets
• Proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and data analytics tools
• Knowledge of Python, R or similar is highly advantageous
• Ability to clearly identify key risks, key controls and gaps / breakdowns
• Ability to concisely summarise and interpret key messages
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders at all seniority levels
• Excellent organisational, time management, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent level of written and verbal English essential

Why join us

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It\’s personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it\’s what makes us different. It\’s what makes you different.

Business insight

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

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