Senior Auditor - CA

Senior Auditor

Location: Gurgaon

Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor

- Lead internal audits in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region evaluating the adequacy of controls for Property Casualty business units and/or key business processes.

- Meet with senior management at the beginning of each assignment to review and discuss key management reports to gain an understanding of the main features of the local business, products and systems.

- Assist the audit manager in the development of and an audit strategy and plan to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated.

- Coordinate and participate in the completion of audit test procedures.

- Document control weaknesses and deficiencies and define recommendations for risk mitigation and improvement.

- Provide a first level review and approval of work paper documentation to ensure documentation supports the audit work performed and is in line with IAD Methodology.

- Take primary responsibility for audit co-ordination and administration such as arranging internal checkpoint meetings.

- Make oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the audit by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductions in costs.

- Prepare the initial draft of the audit report for the Audit Manager's review, ensuring audit comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue.

- Follow up of prior audit work to ensure new controls are in place and working as intended.

- Coach less experienced team members during the audit by providing on the job training.

- As a global resource, participate in audit assignments as required in any location. Auditors may be required to travel up to 40% of the working year.

Job Requirements:

- Typically, candidates have trained in a large multinational, financial services or Big 4 firm and have internal audit experience or significant insurance industry experience with 5 to 8 years of audit experience in total.

- Candidates must have Professional designations/certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, etc.

- A general knowledge of and experience in operations (e.g. underwriting, claims, finance, etc.) or comparable industry experience is preferred.

- A solid knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques as well as general accounting methods, principles and practices.

- Language skills, such as French, Spanish or German, are a bonus.

- Excellent communication skills.