Senior Risk and Finance Auditor
National Bank of Iraq – Head Office, Baghdad
The National Bank of Iraq is seeking an experienced Senior Risk and Finance Auditor to join our Internal Audit Division. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, strengthening controls, and safeguarding the integrity of the Bank’s financial and risk management operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute audit assignments across financial management and risk management functions, ensuring alignment with approved audit plans.
- Collect and analyze information from relevant departments and branches to identify irregularities, misuse of authority, or potential risks.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures in place, ensuring compliance with Central Bank of Iraq regulations.
- Verify the proper documentation, storage, and handling of financial records, documents, and system entries.
- Prepare working papers, document findings, and contribute to drafting preliminary audit reports.
- Support the evaluation of new systems and provide recommendations for enhancing risk controls and compliance.
- Follow up on corrective actions to ensure audit recommendations are implemented effectively.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or a related field.
- 4–8 years of professional experience in internal audit, finance, or risk management.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CMA, or CPA are highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of risk-based internal auditing practices, Central Bank of Iraq regulations, and banking sector policies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and audit systems (e.g., TeamMate).
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results.
