Senior Manager- Audit & Assurance

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Profile: Conduct risk-based reviews to provide independent assurance to the organization that the key processes, risks, and initiatives are under control and operating within the risk appetite by following the internal Assurance framework Designation & Grade : Senior Manager / Manager Job Location: BKC, Mumbai Reporting Authority : Head of Process & Control Assurance (PCA) Specific Responsibilities: Framework and Procedures: Work with the Head of PCA implement the internal Assurance framework Implement the Internal Audit framework Conduct Reviews using assurance scoring methodology Work with the owner of risk frameworks, policies and procedures to incorporate changes to the overall audit and assurance framework and plan Assurance Plan: Discuss with stakeholders to have an in-depth understanding of the key processes, risks and controls Along with the head of PCA, develop a comprehensive and dynamic risk-based Assurance plan for the year, covering all departments of the organization Assurance plan must cover both financial and nonfinancial risks Consider physical travel and desktop reviews for the assurance plan Maintain costs for travel and update periodically Conducting Assurance Reviews: Communicate, where applicable, the review plan to the relevant departments/stake holders Assess internal risks and controls for accuracy, efficacy and efficiency Change the scope of Assurance, if required, with appropriate rationale and sufficient time Conduct assurance reviews prior to regulatory visits and reviews Track the status of ongoing assurances and audits and escalate any delays Process Reviews: Review the list of process library for comprehensiveness to highlight and resolve gaps, if any Review the processes for factual accuracy and efficiency prior to approving Act as a Single Point of Contact for Risk and LCCS to get the approvals Reporting: Escalate unresolved issues/observations identified during assurance reviews using the approved hierarchy of monitoring Ensure accurate submission of data for all internal committees Risk Awareness: Work with Stakeholders to arrive at a Training Need Analysis and partner with HR (L&D) to deliver Conduct Risk Awareness sessions for stake holders, periodically, to update them on key developments Systems: Explore opportunities to automate processes and controls. Participate in testing and implementation of relevant system s, where included Create and maintain a central repository of the assurance and audit calendars Stakeholder Management: Conduct periodic meetings with Stakeholders to understand new developments in the business and functional areas Represent assurance in business and functional level meetings and committees where required and contribute independently and effectively Provide consultations, when required, to improve systems and processes Qualification Requirement: Chartered Accountant Relevant Work-experience Required: 4+ years in Risk & Audit Background