Job Description
Responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for independent assurance over audits for Fintech, contributing to the overall assurance strategy for the department, and other tasks in accordance with risk-based audit approach, internal auditing standards and guidelines, terms and conditions of contracts, best industry practices and other relevant laws, policies and procedures
Responsibilities
- Develop the risk based annual plan, aligned with business strategies, for assurance over Fintech top risks and supporting major business initiatives and reflecting leading audit practices
- Ensure continuous development and maturity in the area of Fintech audit as per business, risk and compliance requirements
- Maintain a comprehensive view of all risk areas (financial, operational, IT, compliance) impacting the FinTech business, identifying emerging risks and ensuring effective control frameworks are in place. Lead the independent assessment of current and emerging risk landscapes, coordinating with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for consolidation and prioritization of risks.
- Plan and execute assurance activities related to Fintech interests and ensure business goals are achieved including risk based Internal Audits, cross sectional integrated assignments, continuous assurance initiatives, audits required for compliance to statute, regulation, contract or industry association, due diligence reviews, investigations and prevention activities
- Analyze and assess Fintech threats, risks and controls in e& and related entities to ensure compliance with regulations
- Review feedback received from audit stakeholders upon completion of audit work and ensure that highlighted concerns are addressed
- Liaise and manage the relationship with external stakeholders (e.g. regulators etc.), if required, to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
- Prepare and maintain strategic approaches for providing assurance over current and emerging key risk areas in Fintech
- Review relevant literature, research papers, standards and identify emerging risks, new best practices and new approaches and adopt as applicable
- Lead special projects for Fintech and/or coordinate with the Consulting SPOC for the section
- Direct assurance engagements in the area of expertise including assessing and reviewing assignment planning; assessing and reviewing risk assessments; coordinating the assignment process with stakeholders; escalating any challenges; providing direction and SME input; conducting elements of the review; visiting all selected physical locations for review; assessing the quality of work products; guiding the process of agreeing action plans and finalizing audit reports
- Within area of expertise, support Special Audit through identification of red flags indicating fraud, evaluating the indicators of fraud and deciding whether further action is necessary, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, contributing expertise to, investigations and supporting preventive audit initiatives
- Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, Audit Committee, regulators, etc.) to ensure effective assurance over FinTech audits and business initiatives. Ensure timely circulation of audit findings and ensure that feedback from stakeholders is addressed appropriately. Prepare and submit detailed audit reports for internal stakeholders, including Audit & Risk Committee, Board, and other relevant committees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Computer Science/ Information Systems and equivalent.
- Internationally recognized professional auditing qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA),
- CISA, Masters in related discipline is a plus.
- 10+ years of audit experience with large and reputable company / audit firm, with at least 6 years in a managerial capacity
