AM/Consultant - IT Audit - Apptech - BFSI

Our client is a specialist risk and compliance firm offering governance and risk consulting services to clients across the globe.

They are in need of 2-6 years of experience in IT application audits in BFS domain & experience in application controls testing especially for applications used in banking, wealth management / investment management space.

Location: Mumbai

Position: AM and Consultants

Job Description

Responsibilities include performing Information Technology Audits and executing consultancy projects in the Technology Risk domain for Banking and Financial Services clients

Job profile includes:

- The role involves understanding, analyzing and testing technology controls that support the Risk Management processes, including controls over data accuracy, completeness and processing, systems development, change management, application security and entitlements, production management and technology governance

- Assesses inherent business risks and performs risk assessments at the audit entity and process level. Perform or assist with IT internal Audit, Application audits, IT process reviews, IT Infrastructure Reviews, Sarbanes Oxley/ agreed upon procedures, developing Standard Operating Procedures

- Prepares audit planning documentation, conducts walkthroughs, and assesses the internal control environment through control and substantive testing.

- Evaluate the adequacy and the effectiveness of key controls and potential business concerns by analyzing available documentation and asking insightful questions to identify root causes and draw the appropriate conclusions.

- Document the results of work performed in the Department's automated work paper system according to Departmental methodologies and documentation standards.

- Develops and documents audit findings in a clear and concise manner, discusses potential findings with Internal Audit Senior Management and secures formal management responses to audit recommendations for inclusion in the Audit Report.

- Arranges follow-up meetings concerning open audit actions with line management.

- Maintain strong client focus by building strong relationships with clients, scheduling and conducting key client meetings.

- Play a key role in the development of less experienced staff through mentoring, training and advising.

- Able to support sales efforts through creation of collaterals and client interactions

- Travel in India and Overseas at a short notice

- Able to work with teams from multiple geographies and clients from US / Europe

Educational & Professional Credentials

- Minimum Qualification: MBA / CA / BE / CWA

- Candidates with CISA / CIA / CISSP / CFE preferred

- 2 - 5 years of experience in large accountancy, consultancy or relevant industry segment

- Prior Big 4 experience a plus

- Experience in Internal audits / IT Audit / Technology Risk in Banking / Financial services preferred

Required Knowledge & Skills

- Strong Interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships

- Good written communication skills including documentation of findings and recommendations

- Good understanding of technical platforms and risk management measures

- Able to work independently with multi-tasking

- Strong project management abilities, solid understanding of IT risks and controls and proven decision-making and analytical skills

- Strong PC / Microsoft Office skills

- Expertise in Microsoft Excel / SQL in audit techniques domain will be an added advantage

- Excellent planning and organization skills

- Flexibility to operate within rapidly changing environment

Amina Shaik
Recruitment Consultant
Xcelsior HR Synchrony
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