About the role
Job Summary:
The Inspection and Audit Division of the Societe Generale Group gathers Audit and General Inspection teams. The main assignment of the Audit is to assess, as part of an objective, rigorous and impartial approach, the compliance of operations, the actually incurred risk level, the respect of procedures as well as the efficiency and appropriateness of the permanent control system. The senior auditor can lead audit assignments or participate in the assignment by bringing his expertise.
Main Responsibilities: The candidate is expected to exhibit high standards of professionalism and ethics and take responsibility for engagements which vary in size and complexity on Societe Generale Corporate & Investment entities across Asia-Pacific, with a major in Regulatory Compliance and Operational Audits.
Responsibilities:
• Lead end to end audit engagements across the business/Support units.
• To provide recommendations with timely issuance of reports on audit missions, continually enhance audit methodologies and plan and maximize the completion ratio of the audit plan.
• Plan and allocate time and resources for each audit engagement.
• Develop plans and proposals on audit scope and approaches which are consistent with the risk profile of the business.
• Develop and continually review audit programmes to address proper coverage of risks and controls for the audit engagement.
• Take responsibility for completion of performance and documentation of the audit engagement, work papers, evaluation of team members and report writing.
• Manage progress monitoring of internal audit recommendations including those made by regulatory bodies and external auditors.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and team members.
• Contribute to the overall Internal Audit strategy and projects, and its implementation by ensuring focus on quality, risks and professionalism; in particular, contribute to enriching and updating the audit methodology.
• Lead in guiding and nurturing team members.
Academic Background (degree and major):
• Graduate
• Chartered Accountancy (preferred)
• CIA or other professional qualification desirable
Relevant Working Experience in number of years:
• 8-12 years preferably in banks in a similar function as internal audit.
• Experience of working in reputed professional audit firms with exposure to financial services may also be considered.
Skills & Competencies required:
- Knowledge of local/global laws and regulations related banking and finance.
- Banking process and product knowledge
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Commitment & Responsibility-:
o Possesses discipline, ability to commit and stick to deadlines.
o Displays rigor, transparency and honesty.
o To be constantly on the lookout for risks
o An eagerness to learn and continue to develop one’s knowledge and competencies
- Team Spirit-:a
o Possesses strong communication skills and an ability to interact with a wide range of staff (all staff levels & management).
o Ability to listen and share one’s views and expertise in an open mode
- Innovation-:
o Change management – ability to contribute actively in change implementation
Language Skills: Fluent Command over English language - both written and spoken
Data analytics Skill: Proficient in using data analytics tools