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ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior Team Lead (Assistant Manager) is a self-driven audit professional responsible for leading and executing end-to-end audit engagements. This role requires applying in-depth knowledge to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the corporate governance, risk management and control environment by leading audits and mentoring junior staff. A key accountability is providing insightful, actionable recommendations to senior management that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Engagement Management and Team Leadership

• Plan, execute, and report on audit assignments in full compliance with the Internal Audit Manual and methodology, ensuring timely completion within the approved budget and schedule.
• Lead, manage, and mentor audit team members throughout the engagement lifecycle, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting professional development.
• Review the work of team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal standards, providing constructive coaching to enhance overall audit quality and efficiency.
• Design and perform detailed audit testing to evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal controls, interacting directly with process owners to validate operational realities.
• Ensure all audit working papers are clear, concise, and comprehensively document procedures performed, and conclusions reached, supported by appropriate and sufficient audit evidence.
• Manage the issue tracking process by performing follow-up audits to verify the complete and effective implementation of management's corrective actions.
• Undertake and contribute to ad-hoc investigations, advisory projects, and departmental initiatives as assigned by senior management.

2. Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication

• Proactively communicate audit progress, significant findings, and actionable recommendations to the Vice President or Senior Vice President, demonstrating strong judgment in issue escalation.
• When presenting issues, propose practical and well-reasoned solutions to address root causes and enhance the control environment.
• Build and maintain constructive, trust-based relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective auditing process and promote the value of internal audit.

Education & Special Training

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business administration or other relevant.

Experience

• At least 2 years of internal or external auditing experience 

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suites (Words, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint) required 

• Good knowledge of Accounting Standards, generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques preferred 

Knowledge & Skills

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, internal auditing standards, relevant regulations, and the banking industry.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the organization's strategic objectives, operations, and the evolving risk and control landscape.
• Apply strong analytical skills to interrogate complex data sets and transactional flows, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential areas of risk.
• Commit to continuous learning by actively participating in all mandatory and developmental training programs to stay abreast of industry best practices.

Languages

• Working proficiency in Myanmar and English