Senior Auditor - Audit Practices

Location

Pune | India

Job description

• The Audit Practices Team within AllianceBernstein s Internal Audit Department (IAD) drives strategic initiatives and oversees key audit processes such as Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAIP), audit methodology, annual audit planning process, expense management, audit system administration and talent development

• This team supports the auditors in their ability to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services delivered through a highly competent and diverse team
• The Audit Practices Senior Auditor is responsible for maintaining and enhancing practices, policies and tools used by AB Internal Audit
• This position will assess whether Internal Audit activities are executed effectively and efficiently, and in compliance with the standards set forth by the Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA)

The successful candidate will:

• Development and maintenance, best practice benchmarking, KPI development and reporting

• Maintain audit methodology policies and procedures, identify and implement audit best practices, processes and strategy, and present opportunities for improvement

• Identify mandated procedures through ongoing, comprehensive analysis of relevant professional standards and supervisory guidance, and serve as an educator to IAD (and the firm as required) on IIA Standards and Audit Policies and Procedures, COSO, etc.

• Oversee and participate in the execution of AB s QAIP, including audit plan and workpaper quality assurance reviews, execution of Internal Quality Assurance reviews, and management of External Quality Assurance review.

• Develop the training strategy, including In-house training, including development of new hire training program, training new staff on IA Audit Policies and Procedures, as well as the coordination of Vendor On-Site Training, Guest Speakers, Peer Training and Audit Spotlight

• Effectively lead the completion of in-flight workpaper reviews and the communication of review feedback

• Manage the implementation of audit system changes and developments, in conjunction with developers and business analysts

• Monitor and track departmental expenses, CPE requirements, post-audit evaluations, audit survey responses, etc.

• Perform admin tasks as deemed necessary by the CAE, including setting up annual planning meetings, staff meetings, etc.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and adjusting the audit methodology

• Driving the strategy and execution of the QAIP

• Serving as change-agent in continuous improvement program and lead initiatives to maintain a best-in-class audit function

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree

• 5+ years experience in related role with internal audit methodology and internal audit quality assurance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CIA, CISA and/or CPA or equivalent qualification

• Self-motivated, detail oriented

• Ability to effectively prioritize projects

• Ability to effectively receive and convey information

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