Crédit Agricole CIB – Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor performs, under the supervision of the India Head of Internal Audit. He/she performs independent audits of the regulated banking entity in India including associated testing and analysis on specific controls in order to meet the audit’s objectives. He/she also contributes to the regulatory deliverables for the local entity such as:

– Supporting the oversight and management of concurrent audit activities

– Regulatory reporting and submissions

– Tranche III submission

– Bespoke regulatory audits

– Conduct of audit committee activities

– Assessment of the local regulatory guidelines for audit testing

I – Conduct of assignment
When working independently, the Senior Auditor is responsible for carrying out audit work as assigned by the Head of Audit within the defined timeframes in accordance with the audit methodology, procedures and local audit policy.  Ensure audit tests are adequately designed, performed, documented and supported by a reliable, clear and complete audit trail, in accordance with applicable technical standards
II – Team management
Senior Auditor, when supervising one or several Auditors, is responsible for:
– Training the Auditors on the audit techniques and expected deliverables
– Reviewing the work performed by the auditor to ensure that the test results and the findings are adequately documented and the recommendations are relevant. Providing regular feedbacks to the Auditor and contributing to the definition of objectives and to the end of assignment assessment related to the team allocated during assignment.
– Ensuring collaborative and productive relationships within the team and good coordination throughout the International Network and with auditees
III –Continuous improvement Program / Transversal topics
Senior Auditor contributes to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and processes. As part of her/his responsibilities, she/he can be requested to:
– Prepare or update audit guides, scorecards or training materials related to specific activities based on existing knowledge, documentation, interviews, etc.
– Monitor the implementation of recommendations issued
– Build and share knowledge. Participate in one or several knowledge communities within IGE. Senior Auditor must always maintain a sufficient knowledge of the audited area she/he is responsible for. She/he must complete all the mandatory trainings within the defined timelines.
IV – Other Deliverables 
· Conduct entity level monitoring from an ongoing audit risk assessment standpoint. Participate when called upon and present audit agenda items in relevant entity level governance forums such as Internal Control Committee (ICC), Support Function Committee (SFC) etc.
Keep abreast of local laws & regulations applicable to the entity from an audit coverage standpoint. Ensure follow-up of outstanding audit recommendations in line with the audit methodology.Pro-actively support the audit head in local regulatory Submission.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business, finance, engineering or related field

In addition to CA or CIA an Industry recognized certification such as CISA or DISA will be highly preferable

8-12 years. Out of the total experience at least 5 years’ experience in leading Internal Audit reviews for a Banking Entity in India with some capital market audit experience

Auditing techniques

Understanding of Capital Market and Financing activities, products, processes, controls and risks

Understanding of the risks generated by banking / securities activities

·       Proficiency in Word, Excel and Powerpoint

·       Analytical skills

·       Verbal and written communication skills

·       Ability to deliver under time pressure

·       Accuracy

·       Organization

·       Autonomy

·       Team spirit

Good command of oral and written English, have to be a good team player, able to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision, with good time and project management skill

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and in multi-cultural teams

Tends to be willing to overseas travel to join audit missions or teams in the other CACIB’s branches outside of India

Excel, word, outlook etc.