Business Auditor - Professional Services Firm
Description: Execute Audit Assignments across diverse business and support functions
Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant
Post Qualification Experience: 3-5 years in RIsk Management & Internal Audit
Designation: Executive
Location: Bombay
Reporting to: Lead - Risk, Management & internal Audit
THE ROLE
The Business Auditor will be responsible for evaluating and strengthening the firms Risk Management, Internal Control, and Governance Processes through the effective execution of Audit Engagements across diverse business and support functions. The role involves conducting Comprehensive Risk Assessments, Planning and Performing Audits, and ensuring that identified risks are appropriately mitigated. The incumbent will work closely with the Lead Risk & Audit and other stakeholders to enhance the firms Integrated Risk, Audit, and Compliance Framework, ensuring Operational Efficiency, Regulatory Compliance, and alignment with the firms strategic objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will primarily be in charge of:
- Work across a wide variety of areas as per the risk taxonomy adopted by the firm such as Employment, Business Conduct, Client Suitability, Vendor / Third Party Risk, Procurement / Sourcing, Supervision, Corporate & Legal Entity Governance, and Information Technology & Cyber Security
- Conduct efficient and effective Risk Assessment of the business and support functions of the firm to form a view of the applicable audit universe
- Execute all stages of the lifecycle of Internal Audit engagements throughout the firm and across the complete cross-section of the Risk Taxonomy.
- As needed, provide supervision and Governance for all Internal Audit Matters, including aspects such as review of Work Papers, preparation and closure of Audit Files, definition and enhancement of Data Analytics Tools and Workflows, etc
- Supporting the Process Owners in Closure of Risk Mitigation Plan/s.
- Work with the Lead Risk & Audit and for strengthening the Integrated Risk, Audit and Compliance Framework at the firm
CANDIDATE PROFILE
EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
- CA / MBA with 3+ years of relevant full-time work experience in Risk Management and Internal Audit
- Having prior experience in the BFSI sector (in a corporate setting) and/or Professional / Consultancy Services firm (in Advisory and/or Assurance) will be an added advantage
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent analytical skills, with demonstratable and relevant experience in:
- Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Cloud-based applications; and,
- Basic to moderate levels of data analytics, either back end (data acquisition, sanitization, staging, etc) or front end (data reports, dashboards, dynamic queries, etc) through MS Excel and MS SharePoint (formulae, macros, VBA) and/or other proprietary or free DA/DE tools
- Well-honed interpersonal skills
- Ability for multi-tasking and switching focus based on priority and demand
- Excellent written and oral communication