Senior Principal Auditor, VP

Position Overview

In Scope of Position based Promotions (INTERNAL only)

Job Title: Senior Principal Auditor

Location: Mumbai, India

Corporate Title: VP

Role Description

The Senior Principal Auditor leads and participates in audits of the global CFO function in accordance with the audit methodology, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within the function. The role will also involve:

• Undertaking multiple audit assignments drafting high-quality audit reports for review by audit management, facilitating issue tracking and validating the closure of audit Issues.
• Proactively developing and maintaining professional consultative working relationships with Group CFO stakeholders, using a range of approaches to collect relevant and readily available information to assess risk, resolve issues or carry out tasks.
• Serving as a subject matter expert within the CFO team, developing further relevant technical expertise and contributing to enhancements of the audit approach.
• Participating in CFO wide process improvement initiatives.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Leading and participating in Global complex audits within the CFO area, including cross-divisional audits.
• Execution of day-to-day operational audit work and the delivery of audits, including monitoring of junior auditors.
• Involvement in the audit scope and audit planning e.g. documenting activity flows of the processes to be reviewed, identifies risks and the key actual controls in place to mitigate the identified risks and attends meetings with internal stakeholders as and when required.
• Involvement in the drafting of high-quality audit reports for review by the audit manager, issue tracking and validates the closure of issues.
• Executes audit fieldwork in line with the agreed audit approach e.g., testing of key controls to determine whether they are properly designed and are operating effectively and documenting work in accordance with divisional standards.
• Partners with other divisional/audit teams during audit engagement to guarantee an integrated approach.
• Reviews and provides expert opinions on action plans provided by clients, helping them develop robust remediation plans.
• Develop and usage of AI on day-to-day work and identification and development of automated control testing, in collaboration with other audit functions.
• Completes all assigned audit work in line with agreed budgets, including ad hoc projects.
• Acts as a challenger to clients in the issue closure process.
• Communicates openly with divisional management and the internal stakeholders keeps them informed of potential issues and escalate problems/delays accordingly.
• Proactively keeps abreast of pertinent industry, regulatory and business practices.
• Proactively develops and maintains professional working relationships with colleagues, the business and respective support areas.
• Takes ownership for own career management, seeking opportunities for continuous development of personal capability and improved performance contribution.
• Acts as a role model for new employees, providing help and support to facilitate early integration and assimilation of the new environment.

Your skills and experience

• A solid knowledge of the activities of the Finance function of a complex global bank, including an understanding of the associated risks and regulatory requirements cross different jurisdictions.
• Minimum 9 years of experience gained in either a Big Four accounting firm and/or a 2nd Line Finance function or a Finance internal audit role in global investment banks. This must include a minimum of 3 years external or internal audit experience.
• A sound knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS, USGAAP, HGB) and Capital and Credit Risk metrics, including Regulatory Reporting requirement.
• Strong communication skills, communicating with clarity, both orally and in writing, in a logical order and structured approach. Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Strong relationship management, analytical, problem solving, communication, influencing, planning and presentation skills.
• The ability to challenge and be challenged whilst maintaining the highest levels of professionalism.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and is able to understand and evaluate risk.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Able to work in virtual, global teams in a matrix organisation, transfer knowledge and develop capability of other team members.

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

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We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.