Lead Auditor Financial Services

Our internal audit activities determine whether the organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes are adequate and functioning. We strive not only to ensure that the company’s mission, goals, strategies, policies, and procedures are coherent and that risks are promptly identified and managed, thus helping to achieve objectives, but also to ensure that the use of company resources is maximized and that assets are safeguarded.

The job will be assigned to the Audit & Compliance department/Financial services organization.

• Audit Areas of scope: Retail Lending (originating loans for new or used vehicles), Retail Leasing (end customer vehicle leasing), Wholesale Lending (commercial financing, including floor plan funding, to dealerships), Factoring and other financial process (as Securitization, Deposit, Asset-backed…) and White Labels agreements with external banks.
• Covered geographical scope: Global role with audits completed mostly remote.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Deliver internal audit services as part of an audit team, conducting audit assignments as Lead auditor, including:

• Planning of the audit activity and walkthrough
• Develop audit work program.
• Perform Interviews, tests, sample review, communication with multiple departments, assess internal control system for design effectiveness and operational effectiveness.
• Ability to evaluate and conclude on the Internal Control System.
• Prepare audit reports and the related working papers which effectively communicate the audit results, making necessary revisions in a timely manner.
• Assist in the follow up implementation of management actions plans, as a result of audits
• Assist in the development of overall risk assessment of the company and annual audit plan preparation.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Maintain a harmonious and cooperative relationship with the auditees having an impartial and unbiased attitude.
• Interact with different hierarchical levels of the organization.
• Participate in special, audit and non-audit projects, as needed.

The main requirements for this role are:

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a relevant business discipline essential or equivalent work experience.
• Economics, Management University Degree or related business field.
• A minimum of eight years’ experience working in captive financial services and/or banking, or in an area relevant to the assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of banks, financial services, Insurance business, its operations, procedures, and policies, including the general understanding of the related laws and regulations.
• Proven Data Analytics knowledge and applied use of Artificial Intelligence.

Languages & Others

• Fluent in advanced English (both oral and written) in English. A second language is preferred and would be considered a relevant advantage (French, Portuguese, Spanish, German)
• Internal Audit international certifications (ie : CIA, CISO, CRMA, CFE…) are a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-work ability, proactive attitude, result oriented.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
• Technical writing.
• Competency with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) is required.  knowledge of accounting systems (SAP) would be appreciated.
• Availability for international travel (up to 10% of the time).