· Plan and oversee the auditing process by identifying high-risk areas
· Lead, direct, guide, allocate responsibilities to junior audit staff
· Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance
· Perform effective risk and control assessments
· Prepare audit reports including the audit findings and appropriate corrective actions initiated for the top management.
· Present audit findings and find ways to increase compliance and efficiency
· Identify, analyze, evaluate and record information to achieve the audit’s objectives
· Anticipating emerging issues through research and interviews and deciding how best to deal with them
· Providing support and guidance to management on how to handle new opportunities
· Assess compliance with governmental and jurisdictional regulatory requirements, financial accounting and auditing standards, and company policies to ensure company assets are safeguarded.
· Assess the risk profile of relevant processes, quantifying the significance of risks and the effectiveness of compensating or mitigating controls
· Advise the department on compliance and policy issues
· Design and evaluate internal controls and operating practices.
· Develop practical solutions to problems arising in business and financial operations.
· Create audit schedules and plans for the internal audit staff.
· Review and evaluate audit programs to achieve audit objectives.
· Design and initiate auditing techniques, practices and benchmarks for the audit staff.
· Review and evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the systems.
· Ensure, track and monitor appropriate follow-up actions.
Ensure best practices, standards and procedures of the company in all audit operations.Education: MA/BA Degree in Accounting or Finance and professional certification are pluses
Experience: 2/4 years’ experience in financial services
Experience in a technology or e-services business or in a startup or new business is a plus