Senior Audit Manager - Business Audit

ACCA Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is looking for an experienced audit professional to oversee a variety of audit engagements, particularly in the financial services sector. This role demands a strong leader with at least 12-15 years of audit experience, tasked with enhancing audit strategies and stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate will possess high-level analytical skills, an understanding of risk assessments, and may have relevant certifications such as CPA or CISA. Strong organizational abilities are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years’ experience in internal audit in the financial services industry preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, ACA) and/or an MBA preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
• Conducts complex and high-risk audits throughout the corporation.
• Provides insights in building the Audit Plan evolution.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessments

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Time management

Education

College or university degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

The Asset Servicing International (ASI) Team within Audit Services is responsible for providing assurance focused on Northern Trust’s core banking and asset servicing operations, as well as evaluating and advising on the implementation of new and emerging technology and data analytics. Team members develop views on enterprise risks across global processes and key technologies, drive thought leadership in assessing fraud risks and controls, and create data analytics strategies to increase assurance effectiveness.

Major Duties

• Oversees two or more audit engagements simultaneously at a minimum
• Conducts and documents more complex and high‑risk audits throughout the corporation
• Demonstrates professional skepticism and questions how processes are performed to facilitate improvements
• Handles risk assessments by critically assessing emerging risks
• Provides insights in building the Audit Plan evolution
• Showcases expertise in handling stakeholder relationships
• Functions in various roles on audit assignments, including leading audits, staffing audits, and providing oversight based on team needs
• Applies analytical skills to review information, perform assessments of audit results, and evaluate adequacy of controls
• Leads a team of two or more staff
• Works closely with the Audit Director to manage the asset servicing portfolio and provide insights to leadership around holistic assurance
• Reviews the work papers of audit team members ensuring departmental standards have been met
• Communicates audit status to business units and Audit Services management; responsible for direct interaction with committees and/or management
• Completes and compiles findings and recommendations for status updates, memos, and audit reports, including drafting issues and validating business action plans
• Coordinates with other audit teams (business unit, regional, and specialist) to ensure timely evaluation of related areas and coverage of key audit areas
• Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team
• Operates independently with in‑depth knowledge of business unit/function
• Serves as a subject‑area expert, providing comprehensive consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level
• Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross‑functional, and technically difficult
• Balances high‑level operational execution with development and execution of strategic direction of business function activities
• Leads continuous monitoring meetings with business and Audit Services management

Qualifications

• For internal applications – 24 months as a People Manager or at a Consultant level, or proven experience for 24 months leading teams or audits
• 12 to 15 years’ experience in internal audit in the financial services industry is preferred but not mandatory
• Comprehensive knowledge of the internal audit lifecycle, risk assessments, audit plan building, and attendance at risk committees
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with audit work paper applications is preferred
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA with demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (e.g., accounting, regulatory compliance) are preferred but not mandatory
• General knowledge of operations, functions, and objectives of interfacing areas to properly perform audits on operations, services, systems, workflow, and operational impact on other areas
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Must be flexible and adaptive to change

Experience Required

• A college or university degree and/or adept auditing experience in a financial institution, or similar public accounting experience

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail].