Assistant Vice President

Job Purpose

Skills & Experience

Essential skills and experience - minimum criteria

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  Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree (with accounting)
• Experience:
  • 12+ years of experience in F&A operations/ governance/ audit roles with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role
  • Experience in process mapping and identifying inefficiencies or risks.
• Technical Skills:
  • Deep experience and familiarity with accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS) and financial reporting standard
  • Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements (e.g., SOX compliance, tax regulations)
  • Understanding of popular accounting systems like SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics
  • Up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and industry standards.
  • Understanding of digital risks and IT audit concepts.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills - capability to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and draw actionable insights.
  • Ability to communicate complex insights and audit findings clearly, effectively and impactfully to non-F&A stakeholders both verbally and through presentations
  • Proven track record of building, managing, and mentoring audit teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across departments.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFPS or CIMA.
• Prior experience in leading cross-functional audit projects, especially in finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Establish Audit Function:

• Design and implement a robust and standard framework for conducting business process and GRC audits for finance and accounting.
• Define the scope, objectives, and methodologies for various audits, ensuring alignment with organizational, regulatory, industry and client standards.

• Team Setup and Leadership:

• Build and manage a high-performing audit team, including hiring, training, and mentoring team members.
• Assign clear roles and responsibilities, ensuring efficient resource utilization.

• Develop Operational Procedures:

• Create detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for conducting audits.
• Implement systems and tools to optimize and enhance audit processes for efficiency and accuracy.

• Risk Identification and Mitigation:

• Perform audits to assess risks across operational F&A, statutory, compliance, financial, and reputational dimensions.
• Develop and monitor risk assessment models to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Laise and collaborate with clients to address their requirements
• Perform RCAs and CAPAs for breaches, ensure gaps are closed with urgency for all areas

• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:

• Ensure audit processes meet all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on changes in laws, regulations, and industry best practices affecting finance and accounting.

• Reporting and Communication:

• Present and communicate complex audit findings via detailed audit reports, recommendations, and action plans in a clear, concise and actionable manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Present findings to senior management and collaborate with stakeholders to address identified issues.

• Continuous Improvement:
  • Monitor the effectiveness of audit programs and recommend enhancements.
  • Foster a culture of compliance, transparency, and continuous learning within the organization.
  • Implement audit best practices across F&A processes and clients