Societe Generale - Quality Assurance Manager - CA/CPA

Job Description :

Title - Quality Assurance Manager

Reports to : Regional Head of Audit / Quality Assurance Lead

Job Summary :

The QA Manager will be responsible for implementing Quality Assurance framework consistent with SG Group's DCPE charter, DCPE Handbook and procedures and practice recommended by Institute of Internal Auditors. Responsible for executing independent testing on compliance with the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) within Internal Audit to determine the adequacy of the Audit process and adherence to Internal Audit Professional Practice Framework. The QA Manager will report into Head of Internal Audit, coordinate with QA Director - SG Head Office and develop the executive report for Regional DCPE Executive Committee.

Responsibilities :

- Make planned and documented commitment to implement QAIP.

- Put in place effective policies, procedures and controls to enhance the quality of internal audit activity and ensure conformance with SG Group's DCPE charter, DCPE Handbook, procedure and practices and in general good practice recommended IIA standards.

- Report periodically to the Regional Head of Internal Audit, Regional Executive Committee on the initiatives taken under QAIP, its status and effectiveness

- Responsible for executing and conducting

- Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) on the basis of criteria defined under QAIP on sample missions

- Discuss with Audit Supervisor and Head of Mission the queries raised under review

- Issue individual QAR report for each mission indicating report rating and improvement areas to be considered in future mission

- Issue overall QAR report at the end of reviews highlighting improvement themes for the entire department

- Prepare and report synthesis to Head of Internal Audit and Regional Executive Committee along with

recommendations for each finding

- Liaise with Quality Assurance Director, DCPE head office, for any initiative taken under QA at global level

- Responsible for internal audit reporting on Quality Assurance Framework to DCPE Head Office and regulators

- Support colleagues of the DCPE Audit team in applying the Quality Assurance and Improvement program and methodology

- Write, revise and verify quality standards in line with the professional practice frameworks.

- Facilitate training, learning and knowledge dissemination events for staff; contribute to training and knowledge dissemination strategy for the department, assessing the feasibility of different delivery methods

- Undertake other duties consistent with the purpose of the role.

Qualification and Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field

- Chartered Accountant / Certified Public Accountant or equivalent

- Certified Internal Auditor from Institute of Internal Auditor will be preferable

- At least 6 to 8 years experience in internal or external audit in financial sector

- At least 1-2 years experience in Quality Assurance function and proficient with IIA standards related Quality Assurance and Improvement program recommended by IIA.

- Knowledge of banking regulations

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint), strong technology and computer skills

- Experienced in developing procedures and work programs will be valuable

- Ability to work in a team environment; as well as independently

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills