AVP- Business Auditor

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Mumbai; On-site; INR 7,408,000 - 11,112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution headquartered in Tokyo. The role focuses on leading and executing internal audits, evaluating controls, and driving remediation across regional operations.

You will apply data analytics and collaborate with business units to enhance risk oversight and governance. Candidates should have CPA or equivalent, at least 6 years in banking audits, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• CPA certified or equivalent of an internationally recognized accounting body.
• At least 6 years of audit experience in the banking industry.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or execute audits independently and efficiently, including audit planning, key control evaluation and testing, report drafting and issues follow-up and closure.
• Assess the Bank internal control environment with view to provide robust oversight of SMBC growing operations in the region.
• Value-adding recommendations to Management to manage emerging issues or remediate identified weaknesses.
• Apply data analytics to assess the internal control environment.
• Establish and develop good working relationship with Management of assigned Business Units for which candidate has been assigned risk assessment responsibility.
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment exercise by developing good understanding of business strategy, plans, products, processes performance, risks and issues of the assigned Business Units.
• Perform continuous monitoring on assigned Business Units to keep abreast on evolving markets, regulatory, business and operational changes to drive appropriate ongoing audit coverage.
• Participate in the team’s strategic initiatives and projects as opportunities arise.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

CPA or equivalent

Job description

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Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or execute audits independently and efficiently, including audit planning, key control evaluation and testing, report drafting and issues follow-up and closure. Perform audit activities in accordance with the Bank internal audit methodology.
• Assess the Bank internal control environment with view to provide robust oversight of SMBC growing operations in the region.
• Value-adding recommendations to Management to manage emerging issues or remediate identified weaknesses.
• Apply data analytics to assess the internal control environment.
• Establish and develop good working relationship with Management of assigned Business Units for which candidate has been assigned risk assessment responsibility.
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment exercise by developing good understanding of business strategy, plans, products, processes performance, risks and issues of the assigned Business Units.
• Perform continuous monitoring on assigned Business Units to keep abreast on evolving markets, regulatory, business and operational changes to drive appropriate ongoing audit coverage.
• Participate in the team’s strategic initiatives and projects as opportunities arise.

Requirements

• CPA certified or equivalent of an internationally recognized accounting body
• At least 6 years of audit experience in the banking industry with experience in leading audits
• Familiar with execution of risk-based audit approach
• Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Good team player as well as able to work independently
• Meticulous, disciplined and self-motivated individual with the passion to pursue excellence