Auditor

HDFC Bank Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HDFC Bank Limited is seeking an experienced Auditor to undertake finance audits as per the audit calendar. You will plan and perform risk assessments, define tests of controls, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and bank policies.

The role includes data sampling to identify exceptions, tracking revenue leakage, documenting audit results, and discussing findings with auditees while staying updated on regulatory guidelines for the audit area.

Qualifications

• MBA (Finance) or Chartered Accountant; strong understanding of finance and audit concepts.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills are required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficiency with MS Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform finance audits and risk assessments for finance and tax functions within the audit calendar timelines.
• Determine tests of controls and/or tests of design, including internal controls and compliance with laws and bank policies.
• Carry out sampling of data to identify exceptions and revenue leakage; assess effectiveness of controls.
• Document audit findings clearly; discuss observations with auditees and track responses for closure.
• Stay updated on regulatory guidelines applicable to the audit area.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical ability

MS Word

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

MBA (Finance)

Chartered Accountant

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

• To undertake finance audit of various task assigned as per the audit calendar within the timelines.

Key Responsibility Areas

Actionable

Audit life cycle

Auditor will be responsible for / assisting in the planning and professional performance of audit assignments and risk assessments for finance and tax functions. The assignment will require determining tests of controls and/or test of design including but not limited to internal controls, user acceptance test, management/thematic audits, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, accreditation standards, compliance with bank policies and procedures.

Carrying out audit as per risk-based approach with coverage of regulatory guidelines, banks internal policy, standard audit procedures and checklist.

Sampling of data (as part of pre-audit preparation) to identify exceptions.

To effectively track and identify revenue leakage and suggest measures/process to plug the same.

Assess the effectiveness of controls implemented to mitigate the risk.

Timely, accurate, concise, and effective documentation of audit reports on exceptions observed during the audit.

Audit Observation & Compliance

Carry out effective discussion of audit reports with the auditee (function head/business head/ Unit Head and /or other functionaries of the departments).

Tracking of audit observations, Review of response / compliance to audit observations, updation of audit database and closure of audit file.

Others

Keep updated on regulatory guidelines applicable for the area under audit.

Educational Qualifications

Key Skills

• MBA (Finance)
• Chartered Accountant
• Effective Communication and drafting skills
• Analytical ability
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel is mandatory.
• Ability to plan & execute Audit plans.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Capable of documenting the audit observations effectively, communicating with the auditee in order to bring about corrective action.
• Strong data analysis, data validation and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of identifying the risk and evaluating the effectiveness of the internal control put in place.
• Keen attention to detail, self-motivated and inquisitive to learn new areas.
• Capability to multi-task & adaptability

Experience Required

• Strong experience in Internal Audit / Finance Unit / Operations unit / of Bank / NBFC or Statutory audits with Big Four or Leading Chartered Accountants.