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We have partnered up with a leading Governmental Entity based in Abu Dhabi who is looking to onboard a Senior Auditor specialized in financial transactions. This position will focus on ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of pre and post-audit checks, contributing to the improvement of internal controls and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Audit Assignments:

Conduct audit of investment transaction payments, including money market instruments, placements, equity/bond trades, derivatives, joint ventures, IPOs, and more.
Verify investment receipts, ensuring source validation and adherence to pre-advice protocols.

AIM Bloomberg and SSI:

Perform 2nd signatory verification in SWIFT, following AIM Bloomberg Swift protocol.
Act as the final approver and conduct audit checks for Standard Settlement Instruction (SSI) maintenance.

Investment Confirmations/Messages:

Approve and audit trade confirmations in AIM Bloomberg according to ISDA protocol.
Issue receive/pay messages for security trades and pre-advise for receipts/payments to counter-parties.

Periodic Reviews and Payroll Audits:

Undertake periodic reviews of AIM Bloomberg workflows, transaction codes, and user access profiles.
Conduct audits of master payroll database, weekly/monthly payroll runs, and various personnel benefits.

Governance Compliance and Documentation:

Ensure all pre-audit checks align with Council governance requirements and relevant protocols.
Identify and escalate instances where supporting documentation falls short of governance or protocol requirements.

Process Reviews and Advance Transaction Analysis:

Initiate and participate in internal process reviews to identify control weaknesses and efficiencies.
Analyze advance investment transactions with unique structures, products, or features, ensuring compliance with banking arrangements and governance standards.

Data Analytics and Training:

Contribute to data analytics by identifying data streams and participating in related assignments.
Provide on-the-job training to auditors, graduates, trainees, and interns on pre-audit procedures.

Post-Audit Support and Compliance:

Assist BA management in low-risk post-audit assignments.
Provide support to the Compliance Officer in various compliance functions.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, CPA, or relevant professional financial credential.
8 to 10 years of relevant work experience, with 2 years in a supervisory role in audit or financial services.
Strong familiarity with financial investments, derivatives, and SWIFT protocols is preferred.

Technical Expertise / Skills / Knowledge:

In-depth understanding of various financial transactions and instruments.
Good knowledge of SWIFT protocols, audit experience, and working with exception reports.
Ability to process large volumes of high-value transactions within short timeframes.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.