Job Description
About Us:
Programmers Force is a global leader in the RegTech space, providing advanced software solutions across multiple industries. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Audit Lead to spearhead our audit function, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management across our various departments and subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks, combined with a drive for innovation and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
Audit Strategy & Planning:
- Develop and execute comprehensive audit strategies, covering internal audits, departmental reviews, company-wide evaluations, and vendor operations.
- Ensure compliance with auditing standards and contribute to audit planning and implementation.
Risk Management & Internal Controls:
- Identify, assess, and manage risks by evaluating internal controls.
- Recommend improvements to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
Financial Accuracy & Fraud Detection:
- Conduct audits to ensure financial accuracy, implement fraud detection and prevention measures, and enforce integrity across financial operations.
Audit Reporting & Follow-Up:
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
- Track recommendations and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
Regulatory Compliance & Adaptation:
- Ensure audits are aligned with regulatory requirements and adapt audit processes to evolving compliance standards.
Audit Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis:
- Regularly assess audit risks, perform gap analysis, and address process deficiencies to enhance risk management.
Operational Efficiency:
- Evaluate operational efficiency through audits, providing actionable recommendations for optimization and process improvements.
Team Management & Development:
- Lead, train, and develop the audit team, fostering a culture of adherence to best practices, quality standards, and resource optimization.
Stakeholder & Vendor Audits:
- Conduct third-party vendor audits and maintain effective communication with stakeholders to report on audit progress and findings.
SOPs & Documentation:
- Create, review, and manage SOPs for audit processes.
- Ensure proper documentation and lead monthly evaluations of audit functions.
Innovation & Process Optimization:
- Drive and implement innovative solutions to enhance audit processes and boost operational efficiency.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Certifications: CIA, CA, CPA, or equivalent certification.
- Experience: 6+ years in auditing, with a minimum of 1 year in a leadership role.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in auditing standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
