Concurrent Auditor (Team Lead)

Role Summary:

A Concurrent Audit Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and directing the execution of concurrent audits, which involve real-time monitoring of transactions and operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and to prevent errors and fraud. This role involves leading a team of auditors, planning and executing audits, preparing reports, and collaborating with other departments to address audit findings.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of concurrent auditors, ensuring their skills and performance are aligned with the audit plan.

• Audit Planning and Execution: Develop and execute audit plans, including determining audit objectives, scope, and criteria.

• Assessing Controls: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying weaknesses and recommending improvements.

• Compliance review: Ensure adherence to NBFC regulations, RBI guidelines, and industry best practices.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes and internal controls, and recommend enhancements to mitigate risk.

• Data Analysis: Analyse data to identify trends and anomalies, and to support audit findings.

• Fraud Prevention: Identify suspicious activity and potential fraud, investigation & reporting any issues to management.

• Report Preparation: Maintain comprehensive audit work papers, including findings, recommendations, action plans prepare detailed audit reports, and track the status of audit findings.

• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to discuss audit findings and closure of issues.

Key Skills required:

• Knowledge of Auditing Standards: Understanding of auditing principles, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Financial Acumen: Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial regulations.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective reporting and collaboration.

• Problem-solving Skills: Ability to identify, analyse, and resolve audit issues and recommend solutions.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, LMS & LOS system.