About the Team
This role would be a part of our third line of defense team at PayU Payments Private Limited and would work closely with Audit Track Leaders.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced audit professional to lead and manage our efforts for the quality assurance program across internal and concurrent audits. This role would be an integral part of our Internal Audit team and would directly report to the Head of Internal Audit (HIA), PayU India. As the Audit Quality Assurance Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our audit function at PayU India.
Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain a robust audit quality assurance program that evaluates the effectiveness of the internal audit function on a regular basis. Conduct regular assessments of audit work, including reviews of audit plans, working papers, and audit reports, to identify areas of improvement and ensure consistency of audit procedures. Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Identify and report opportunities for continuous improvements and enhancements in audit documentation. Provide training and guidance to audit staff on quality assurance expectations and best practices. Collaborate with audit track leaders including other internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high quality audit function. Assist HoIA in the preparation of high quality reports and presentations for management and audit committee. Manage our co-sourced audit partners and review the quality of their work for feedback and continuous improvement. Make S.M.A.R.T recommendations to improve internal audit processes, follow-up on recommendations, and escalate when needed to ensure timely closure of assessments. Assist HoIA to prepare for External Quality Assessments (EQA) to ensure outcomes exceed expectations.
Requirements:
bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Minimum 12 years of experience in audit quality assurance or a related field, preferably in the financial services or fintech industry. Strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards and internal control frameworks. Proven ability to lead the quality assurance programs. Strong understanding of controls and risks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in using audit tools and softwares. Experience in the fintech industry (preferred). Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent designation (preferred).
What we offer?
A positive, get-things-done workplace A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course important you are comfortable with this). An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions. Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale. Access to 5000+ training courses accessible anytime/anywhere to support your growth and development (Corporate with top learning partners like Harvard, Coursera, Udacity).