Assistant Manager

Summary:
This role is to support audit plan delivery for complex audits (local and global), with minimum supervision, and execute audit engagement activities including determination of scope, risk analysis and documentation of audit results, in line with Group Audit Standards. 

Job Responsibilities:
1.    Build an in-depth understanding of Group Audit standards and methodology
2.    Assist the Squad Lead in planning & determining the audit scope for relevant engagements and in reaching an agreement on the risk analysis 
3.    Participate in local, regional and global audits, complete audit work, and document audit results in line with Group Audit standards
4.    Operate with minimum supervision on assignments, with required guidance and subsequent review
5.    Agree on corrective actions and deliver the final audit report with support from the Squad Lead / COEs for more technically challenging / complex / sensitive assignments
6.    Track the implementation of agreed actions
7.    Develop own knowledge and business awareness by reviewing available resources and interacting with multiple stakeholders
8.    Contribute to the Group Audit global team through own professional skills and technical knowledge
9.    Achieve the annual utilization target by tracking own utilization and informing concerned stakeholders, in case of low utilization at any point
10.    Use data analytics in audits, where appropriate
11.    Complete the annual performance assessments (including Engagement Level Assessments and IDPs in the Performance Management Cycle) on time and with the required quality standards
12.    Interact with peers in the segment/ function, or with process owners, to seek information and clarifications during conduct of audit, as well as to seek their buy-in on recommendations; build good relationships with these stakeholders

Business Accountabilities
1    Create a business case for defined audits to demonstrate potential benefits, clarify the rationale for corrective action and ensure buy-in from business teams
2    Assist senior Group Audit stakeholders in reaching an agreement on the risk analysis, developing the rolling audit plan and performing audits to ensure changes to business / segment policies & procedures are in place and are up-to-date
3    Research primary audit data sources, select relevant information, analyze key themes and trends to provide inputs for policy development
4    Conduct process reviews and propose changes to enhance efficiency of the audit process 
5    Provide audit advice to address specific technical queries from business stakeholders and deliver appropriate solutions in line with Group Audit standards

Job Requirements
Education
1.    Bachelor’s degree or above in Audit, Business Administration, or related fields.
2.    Proficient in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI).
3.     Familiar with AI/Automation applications in auditing (e.g., anomaly detection, automated testing).
4.     Intermediate proficiency in audit risk assessment, internal audit, and internal controls.
5.     Basic networking and stakeholder management skills.
6.    Minimum 5 years of experience in auditing or risk management; financial or insurance industry background preferred.
7.    Experience with regulatory audits or group-level audits is an advantage.
8.     Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
9.     Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
10.     Good command of written and spoken English.