Date: 23 May 2025
Location: POS, POS, TT
Company: First Citizens Bank Ltd.
Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the position of Audit Analyst (Continuous Auditing) (Non-Management Grade 6) at our Group Internal Audit Unit.
Applications are to be submitted on or before June 02, 2025.
Job Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for implementing and performing proactive exception reporting and fraud detection through data mining, analytics and other fraud detection steps in alignment with Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) guidelines. He/She will also be responsible for completing audits and projects to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Group’s risk management, internal control and governance processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops, implements and sustains a proactive fraud detection and exception reporting program using data extraction, data mining, data analytics and management reporting approach and tools
- Obtains business operations knowledge and works with internal customers to perform ongoing fraud risk assessments and maintains an inventory of potential fraud scenarios
- Develops and executes data extraction, mining and analytics programs
- Produces data analysis output and exception reports and dashboards that are actionable for management review, investigation and correction
- Identifies control gaps/breakdowns and recommends practical and effective control enhancements
- Prepares clear/ concise audit and summary reports for management and the Audit Committee
- Develops, implements and maintains a process to automatically schedule the regular running of data extraction, mining and analytics programs to allow for continuous management review of exception reports
- Researches new technology to ensure adequate and appropriate tools are used for fraud detection and reporting
- Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of fraud awareness training programs
- Maintains knowledge of current events and trends related to fraud and applies as appropriate to the fraud detection program
- Completes audits, controls consulting and special projects (IT, operational, financial, compliance, fraud investigations)
- Engages in marketing of the Group's product and services
- Responds to customers’ requests, inquiries, incoming and outgoing calls, both local and foreign, in a courteous and timely manner consistent with operating standards and escalation to the Manager where necessary
- Completes special projects and other related activities as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering or similar quantitative discipline
- Candidates must also possess three (3) years industry experience related to audit or fraud with at least one (1) year performing fraud data analytics
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an asset
- Data Analytics Certificates will also be an asset
- Comprehensive understanding of fraud-related bodies of knowledge (ACFE)
- Knowledge of internal control concepts and best practices (COSO, COBIT, IIA IPPF)
- Experience using Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics technologies
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, time management, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
- Strong research, analytical, critical thinking and conceptual skills
- Conflict Resolution, Coaching/Mentoring and Supervisory skills
- Ability to use initiative, exercise sound judgement and work independently
- Valid passport and the ability to travel overseas as required
- Ability to work outside the normal working hours including weekends and Public Holidays