Group Manager - Audit and Risk Management

WNS; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WNS is seeking a senior lead to manage a team of CPAs and finance professionals focused on Risk Management and Audit. You will drive data collation to define audit scope, execute programs, and ensure timely closure of audit findings across internal controls and policy guidelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk assessment, and collaboration with senior management, with potential after-hours work for sensitive audits. Strong proficiency in MS Excel and effective report writing are essential.

Qualifications

• Must lead a team of CPAs and finance professionals.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and risk-based audits.
• Strong communication with senior management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Risk Management and Audit team.
• Collate data to determine audit scope and coverage of internal controls.
• Execute audit programs aligned with service delivery requirements.
• Conduct fieldwork tests and document audit methodologies.
• Evaluate internal controls and prepare value-added audit reports.
• Track and follow-up on audit recommendations and timelines.
• Coordinate with external auditors on issues and observations.
• Review risk framework and suggest improvements to risk assessment processes.
• Possibly work during client hours or outside regular hours for sensitive audits.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure timely closure of findings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Report writing

MS Excel proficiency

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Lead a team of qualified Certified Accountants (CPA) and finance professionals in Risk Management and Audit function, to ensure following:

1) Data collation to determine scope of audit assignments covering internal controls & policy guidelines

2) Execution of operational audit program in line with the Business Unit’s service delivery requirements

3) Execution and management of the audit assignments including performing field-work tests, following the audit approach while delivering quality work in line WNS Group standards

4) Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and prepare audit reports with value added recommendations for stakeholders

5) Confirm implementation of audit recommendations within timelines and / or escalate overdue issues pending implementation. Follow-up for implementation of controls for key risks within timelines & escalate overdue issues

6) Evaluate internal processes / controls and update risk registers

7) Ensure that the Risk Management and Audit team members are properly supervised and are performing audit / investigatory work with planned approach and within agreed time frames

8) Liaise with external auditors to co-ordinate and discuss audit assignments, issues and audit observations

9) Review existing risk framework and recommend changes to risk assessment / review / monitoring methodologies

10) May need to work during client hours / off work hours during sensitive audits

Expected Skill Sets:

• Independent, Self-Starter, analytical and positive mind
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to deal with people at different levels including senior management
• Conversant with risk-based audit approach and conducting risk assessments
• Good presentation and report writing skills
• Command over MS Excel, Word and Power Point