About this role:
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our internal audit team as an Audit Manager. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading and executing audit engagements across the APAC Region. Your technical expertise and guidance will be invaluable in ensuring the quality and integrity of our audit work.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with partners across different locations and will report to the Director based in Sydney. This role is open to candidates based in Melbourne, Sydney, and Manilla.
Main Responsibilities
* Leadership
o Establish and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders;
o Take responsibility for the execution of assigned audit projects and/or audit deliverables to ensure that work is performed timely and accurately;
o Demonstrate professionalism and leadership during planning interviews/walkthroughs, status meetings, and communication of audit observations with key stakeholders at all levels;
o Ensure audit projects are delivered to the appropriate quality and in compliance with the Internal Audit Manual. Escalate any significant concerns/ budget variances/ delays that will impact the audit project in advance.
* Operational
o Perform work that adheres to all Policies and Standards (e.g., creates electronic work papers to evidence scope of examination and accuracy of findings); professional auditing standards; and regulatory requirements;
o Design and execute the appropriate testing approach and ensure, through first-level reviews, that work paper documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made during the audit project;
o Apply analytical skills in discussions with the Business and Audit Partners and the risk assessment process to properly identify key risks and controls, audit scope, and testing approach within an audit or other project;
o Develop and demonstrate an understanding of business risks, controls, processes and systems, along with an understanding of relevant laws and regulations that apply to the areas audited;
o Communicate with senior level management, leading discussions on the business/risk environment and issues/risks raised during the audit, and providing periodic project updates;
o Lead other audit team members in their responsibilities to ensure quality of work, timeliness of delivery to stakeholders, and compliance with internal audit standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Education and Certification
o Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics is preferred, but not required.
o Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, PRM, CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) are preferable but not mandatory.
* Experience and Skills
o 8+ years of experience auditing in a financial institution or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry is an advantage but not required. Candidates with regulatory audit experience are preferred.
o Strong leadership skills, self-starter, ability to independently work on deliverables, proactively assess issues, identify solutions and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Ability to adapt and react positively in a changing and dynamic work environment as part of an audit team across different time zones and jurisdictions.
o Proficiency in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel is a plus. Additionally, experience with audit workpaper applications such as Teammate is advantageous.
o Ability to prepare (and supervise others to prepare) detailed audit working papers to the appropriate quality with minimal supervision.
o While not required, experience in data analytics/manipulation, transformations, and analytical techniques is highly desired.
o Ability to work independently, engage with senior stakeholders, and work in a team environment.
o Ability to multi-task, and work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
Working with Us
We are committed to creating a workplace that is flexible and collaborative, where movement within the organization is encouraged and senior leaders are accessible. We are proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.