Senior Audit Associate

Job Description

About Role

We are seeking internal audit professionals to join our growing Gurugram team that will execute audit engagements fordiverse business lines across the globe. Ideal candidates will demonstrate asolid understanding of Risk and Control concepts, Audit methodologies, and IIA standards. They should have hands-on experience in conducting audits throughout all phases of the audit lifecycle.

Our team embraces a hybrid work model, blending remote work with in-office collaboration. We ask team members to join us on-site 1-2 days per week, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance while maintaining strong team connections.

As a Senior Audit Associate, you will apply a disciplined investigative approach to audit engagements while continually building internal audit execution and methodology expertise.

What this job involves

Participate in, and/or lead complex, risk-based operational, compliance, and financial audits across various business units and functions globally, designed to enhance and protect organizational value and assets.

Independently lead audit engagements and execute audit procedures in conformance with our quality standards, policies, and procedures to provide assurance and identify risks, issues, and/or best practices. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Must be able to writerisk descriptions, control descriptions, test objectives and test procedures clearly and concisely.

Identify and assess key business risks, understanding the relationship between business strategies and risks.Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of associated control activities (e.g., internal control design and effectiveness) and apply a risk-based approach to achieve audit test objectives.

Conduct/Lead walkthrough meetings with process owners to test the design of the controls in addition to understanding the business processes, risk and control.

Prepare comprehensive audit reports, synthesize audit testing results, analyze root causes of issues, draft audit findings, risks, and recommendations for process improvements.

Utilize data analytics, Artificial Intelligence and audit software tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.

Lead and mentor newer audit team members, providing guidance and support throughout the audit process.

Use audit tool (TeamMate+) to document audit work contemporaneously when procedures are performed.

Abilities / Skills

Analytical and Problem Solving- Ability to define, clarify and propose solutions that align to audit methodology.

Attention to Detail- Execution of the task-in-hand with accuracy and thoroughness.

Big-Picture ThinkingAbility to see how different parts of an audit area connect and work together as a whole.

Critical Thinking skills- Objectively analyze and evaluate information to form reasoned judgments and make effective decisions.

Intellectual Curiosity- Natural desire to learn new things and independently pursue a stronger understanding of the topic.

Personal Courage- Uphold GIA principles of independence and objectivity while identifying when escalation is needed.

Effective Communication (verbal and written)- Clearly articulate findings, explain complex concepts, and interact professionally with various stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Teamwork and CollaborationAbility to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

Sound like you To apply, you need to be :

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field.

At least 4-6 years ofinternal audit experience with a strong emphasis on the execution of audit testing procedures, and quality work paper documentation in conformance with internal audit (or relevant) methodology.

Self-disciplinedand the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Experience with broader capabilities, such as enterprise risk management, Fraud evaluations, Self risk attestations and monitoring activities, is a plus.

Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks and audit standards (e.g., IIA, IPPF and COSO).

Relevant Professional certification (CIA, CISA, etc.) or desire to obtain certification is a plus

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