Collaborate with audit management and other team members to develop risk-based audit plans and programs tailored to address key risks and objectives identified within the organization. Conduct preliminary risk assessments and scoping exercises to identify audit areas, potential risks, and control objectives to be evaluated during audit engagements. Lead or participate in audit engagements, overseeing planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations. Perform detailed audit procedures, including control testing, substantive testing, and data analysis, to gather audit evidence and support audit conclusions. Thoroughly document audit findings, observations, and conclusions in audit workpapers, adhering to audit standards and guidelines while ensuring accuracy and completeness. Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior audit staff, supporting their professional development and enhancing their technical skills and knowledge. Communicate audit findings, observations, and recommendations effectively to audit management, stakeholders, and process owners through clear and concise reports, management letters, and presentations. Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies to ensure ongoing effectiveness and efficiency. Lead audit teams in the execution of audit engagements, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring the timely completion of audit objectives and deliverables, while maintaining a focus on compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and policies.
Assist in developing risk-based audit plans and methodologies to address key risks and objectives identified within the organization, collaborating with the audit team and stakeholders as needed. Lead or participate in audit engagements, overseeing scoping, planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities to ensure the timely completion of audit objectives and deliverables. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, audit testing, and control evaluations to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies and procedures. Identify and prioritize key risks facing the organization, including financial, operational, and compliance risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Analyze audit findings, trends, and emerging issues to provide valuable insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders for improving risk management practices and internal controls. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and procedures to mitigate risks and achieve organizational objectives, proposing enhancements and optimizations where necessary. Communicate audit findings, observations, and recommendations effectively to audit team members, stakeholders, and senior management, employing clear and concise language both orally and in writing. Prepare insightful audit reports, management letters, and presentations that highlight key findings, risks, and opportunities for improvement, ensuring alignment with audit standards and guidelines. Collaborate closely with business unit leaders and process owners to discuss audit results, action plans, and implementation timelines, and track progress on remediation efforts to address identified deficiencies. Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance their skills, knowledge, and professional development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the audit team. Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability within the audit team, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices to drive overall audit effectiveness and efficiency. Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct in all aspects of audit activities and interactions with stakeholders, inspiring trust and confidence in the audit function.