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