Associate Director - Audits and Quality Assurance

As an experienced professional in audit quality assurance, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust audit quality assurance program to evaluate the effectiveness of the internal audit function regularly. Your key responsibilities will include: - Conducting regular assessments of audit work to identify areas of improvement and ensure consistency of audit procedures. - Ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures. - Identifying and reporting opportunities for continuous improvements and enhancements in audit documentation. - Providing training and guidance to audit staff on quality assurance expectations and best practices. - Collaborating with audit track leaders and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high-quality audit function. - Assisting the Head of Internal Audit (HoIA) in preparing high-quality reports and presentations for management and audit committee. - Managing co-sourced audit partners and reviewing the quality of their work for feedback and continuous improvement. - Making S.M.A.R.T recommendations to improve internal audit processes, following up on recommendations, and escalating when needed to ensure timely closure of assessments. - Assisting the HoIA in preparing for External Quality Assessments (EQA) to ensure outcomes exceed expectations. In addition to the above responsibilities, we are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Minimum of 10 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 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 software. - Experience in the fintech industry is preferred. - Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent designation is preferred. Join our team and contribute to ensuring the highest standards of audit quality assurance within our organization.,