Internal Audit: Auditor - Central Functions Audit
Grade: AVP
Department: Internal Audit Department Location: Mumbai, Worli
About Internal Audit:
Internal Audit function of the Bank, operates independently under the supervision of the Audit Committee of the Board and is responsible for providing an independent view to the Board of Directors and Senior Management on the quality and efficacy of the internal controls, risk management systems, governance systems and processes in place on an on-going basis. This is provided to primarily ensure that the business and support functions are in compliance with both internal and regulatory guidelines.
About the Role:
The Corporate Audits Function participates in the Risk Assessment for the Areas that are under Audit. The impetus is to drive the Audit Function and executing the Audit area within the stipulated budget frame. The CO Audit Lead also works upon Process Improvement, bringing out irregularities according to guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently execute Central (Support) Functions audits
Ensure completion of assigned audits and documentation of work papers on time
Compliances tracking of issues reported
Assist in keeping Audit Procedure Manual and checklists current and updated
Devise audit checklists for use of Internal/Concurrent Auditors and test products along with processes/procedures to foresee pitfall and bottlenecks and ensure these are audited/resolved
Provide improvement/ suggestions to existing process / systems to line management
Provide oversight to the Concurrent Audit process
Ensure oversight of concurrent audit function (submission of reports on time, quality review, regular updation of checklists, etc.)
Interaction with key business or external stakeholders for regulatory compliances, capital market requirement, dealer control, investment and acquisition, accounting and settlement and etc.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of business risks, processes, and internal controls of the organization
Ensure quality and consistency of the deliverables
Co-ordinate with outsourced internal audit firms to accomplish audit deliverables
Developing automated tests for continuous control monitoring
Expected to be fully conversant with recent changes in regulations and assessing its impact on the audits undertaken
Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant
In-depth understanding of Banking Industry, Capital Markets and experience in Internal Audit of Banks or with Big 4 will be preferred
Proficiency in MS Excel as well as data analytics
Knowledge of and skills in applying internal audit practices
Role Proficiencies:
For successful execution of the job, a candidate should possess the following:
Drafting of detailed audit reports with assessment details, preparation of supporting work papers, clearly documenting the observations noted with implications and recommending corrective actions to auditee along with Root Cause Analysis
Good communication (both verbal & written) and inter-personal skills
Ability to work effectively across functions and demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others
Considerable skills in negotiating issues and resolving conflicts
Ability to manage audits and other actionable for self and team within a dynamic priority-setting environment
Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work as a part of team and contribute towards team goals
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously