Senior Audit Lead

About Us:
Programmers Force is a global leader in the RegTech space, providing advanced software solutions across multiple industries. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Audit Lead to spearhead our audit function, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management across our various departments and subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks, combined with a drive for innovation and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and execute comprehensive audit strategies, covering internal audits, departmental reviews, company-wide evaluations, and vendor operations.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and contribute to audit planning and implementation.

Risk Management & Internal Controls:

• Identify, assess, and manage risks by evaluating internal controls.
• Recommend improvements to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.

Financial Accuracy & Fraud Detection:

• Conduct audits to ensure financial accuracy, implement fraud detection and prevention measures, and enforce integrity across financial operations.

Audit Reporting & Follow-Up:

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Track recommendations and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.

Regulatory Compliance & Adaptation:

• Ensure audits are aligned with regulatory requirements and adapt audit processes to evolving compliance standards.

Audit Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis:

• Regularly assess audit risks, perform gap analysis, and address process deficiencies to enhance risk management.

Operational Efficiency:

• Evaluate operational efficiency through audits, providing actionable recommendations for optimization and process improvements.

Team Management & Development:

• Lead, train, and develop the audit team, fostering a culture of adherence to best practices, quality standards, and resource optimization.

Stakeholder & Vendor Audits:

• Conduct third-party vendor audits and maintain effective communication with stakeholders to report on audit progress and findings.

SOPs & Documentation:

• Create, review, and manage SOPs for audit processes.
• Ensure proper documentation and lead monthly evaluations of audit functions.

Innovation & Process Optimization:

• Drive and implement innovative solutions to enhance audit processes and boost operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Certifications: CIA, CA, CPA, or equivalent certification.
• Experience: 6+ years in auditing, with a minimum of 1 year in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in auditing standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.