Audit Cross-Function Associate

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United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

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We are seeking an Associate who will provide administrative and operational support to the Audit Department, with a primary focus on supporting the General Managers. The role contributes to the effective day-to-day running of the department by managing diaries, supporting budget monitoring, processing invoices, coordinating travel, and assisting with reporting and management information.

This is a support role requiring strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment.

The Internal Audit Department (IAD) is an independent function within SMBC Bank International plc, reporting to the Board Audit Committee. IAD provides assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of key controls across the organisation and delivers approximately 80 audit reports annually across EMEA.

The Audit Business Operations team supports the audit function by maintaining consistent processes, supporting audit delivery, and ensuring compliance with internal policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

This role exists to support the General Managers of IAD through a broad range of administrative and coordination activities. The Associate will assist with budget monitoring, invoice processing, preparation and distribution of reports, management information production, and diary management.

The role also supports business travel arrangements for visiting senior audit management from Tokyo, ensuring arrangements comply with bank policies and remain within departmental budgets.

• Provide administrative support to the Co General Managers, including proactive diary management.
• Coordinate meetings with senior management and ensure appropriate facilities are arranged.
• Maintain the department intranet and assist with publication of final audit reports.

• Monitor departmental expenditure against budget on a monthly basis.
• Process invoices for approval and support the creation of departmental budget reports.
• Assist with expense claim support across the Audit Department.

• Arrange flights, accommodation, and logistics for Co-GMs and audit senior management business travel in line with Travel and Entertainment policy.
• Obtain travel visas where required.
• Support visiting Tokyo-based senior audit management and auditors, including meeting coordination and logistics.

• Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports for Executive Committee, EMEA meetings, and Audit Committees.
• Support the Group Heads with the production of data for regular reporting.

• Coordinate recruitment interviews with Human Resources, internal interviewers, and recruitment agencies.
• Support the onboarding of suppliers specific to the Audit Department and maintain ABC and Coupa records.

• Provide ad hoc administrative support across the Audit Department as required.
• Contribute to Audit Department initiatives and work collaboratively with teams across EMEA.

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, the Bank's Travel and…