Asia Technology Senior Audit Associate

Job Description

Asia Technology Audit Team is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments in Asia especially addressing the regulatory requirements across all of the businesses. This is achieved through a program of audit coverage, which is performed and managed by integrated technology and financial business audit specialists. This role will report locally into Audit Director in India and functionally to Audit Director onshore and will be based in India (open to Mumbai or Bangalore location as required). Responsibilities:
• Plan, execute and document audit reports, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget
• You will work closely with global audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders,R ecognize the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; disciplined in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy
• You will partner with stakeholders, business management, other control groups (i.e. risk management, compliance, fraud prevention), external auditors, and regulators establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence. Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment through developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls
• You will take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth and takes initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning, Champion a culture of innovation and find ways to improve efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies
• Stay up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities for game changing innovations or strategic partnership
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor s degree ( relevant financial services experience ) required with at least 5+ years of internal or external auditing experience on technology risks.
2. Certified Information Systems Auditor and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional designation considered an advantage. Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner.
3. Extensive knowledge of system development life cycle concepts with an ability to quickly learn a complex, distributed computing environment.
4. Knowledge of distributed technologies considered a plus along with a good understanding of controls related to operating system and database platforms. Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal supervision.
5. Experience in planning and executing audits in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements (Reserve Bank of India and SEBI)
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Also, good interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management, and influence change. Team player who works well individually and in teams, shares information and collaborates with colleagues during execution of the audit plan.
7. Ability to quickly build strong partnerships amongst technology and business Audit teams and internal stakeholders. Acts in an integrated manner and demonstrates a proactive and engaging approach during audit planning, execution and reporting. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility / accountability
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Keyskills :
accountsstatutory auditaccountingauditingfinancial statementsaccess to informationlife cycleaudit reportsinternal auditaudit planningrisk managementinternal control