AXA Business Services - Assistant Manager - Internal Audit - CA

Operational Responsibilities

- Assisting in the preparation of the annual audit plan for the entities covered.

- Assist the Senior Manager/Manager Developing the resource model for executing the audits for the audit plan.

- Deliver audits assigned in individual capacity and/or along with the team as per the AXA internal audit standards. This would also include maintenance of work papers.

- Assist the Head of Audit/Senior Manager in periodic quality review of work papers to ensure adherence to AXA IA standards with regards to maintenance of work papers.

- Work closely with the management in following up for implementation of management action plans and getting them closed as per the defined timelines.

- Assist in providing training to new comers of the team in terms of AXA values, delivering audits, maintaining work papers etc.

- Work closely along with resources of India Internal Audit (IIA) team in enhancing the audit team's positioning and value addition to the business on an ongoing basis.

- Actively identify and implement opportunities to improve the quality and timeliness of audit delivery.

- Assist in timely and qualitative delivery of MI to region / group as well Board / Audit Committee work papers.

- Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with middle / senior management of the entity.

- Develop a strong professional network outside AXA which would assist IIA team in identifying emerging risks, suggesting changes to the operational processes etc.

- Actively participate in the various initiatives of IIA.

Service Level Management

- Deliver in accordance with agreed key performance metrics of turnaround time, quality, productivity etc.

2. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Education and Experience

- Chartered Accountant with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in internal audit. Even candidates with other certifications like CIA, CISA can be considered.

- Read and write knowledge of French language will be an added advantage

- Prior experience in and Audit firm and having technical expertise in planning and managing audit or performing risk audit.

- Experience in a Shared Service Centre environment can also be considered

- Ability to interact with all layers in the finance organization at group and entity level.

- Ability to speak up and to propose improvements in processes,

Key Skills and Competencies

- Strong Customer Relationship management skills

- Able to work autonomously with little or no guidance.

- Prior experience to manage teams and variety of stakeholders

- Good logical, analytical and problem solving abilities

- Attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively

- Ability to identify issues and risks and propose resolution

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Technical Competencies

- Prior experience in and Audit firm and having technical expertise in planning and managing audit.

- Read and write knowledge of French language will be an added advantage.

- Knowledge of working on Testing Tools like ICON or any other similar tool will be preferable.

- Insurance Industry experience

- Exposure to accounting applications used for record to close, reporting and consolidation activities required

- Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP is essential.

- Good knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel required

- Ability to perform tasks on multiple computer applications

Language Skills

- Fluency in English - speaking, reading and writing

- French language expertise will be an advantage.