Role Overview
The Audit Manager is responsible for defining the scope of audit missions—whether global or local—and ensuring sound risk management through an effective control framework. This role involves leading a team of inspectors, coordinating with audited departments, managing timelines, and delivering comprehensive inspection reports with actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
Analysis and Assessment
- Plan, organise, and define cross-functional audit missions in line with the annual audit plan.
- Conduct diagnostic reviews to evaluate key risk management controls.
- Develop appropriate investigation and control plans, including methodology, timelines, and audit tasks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
- Assess the quality of audit work and summaries produced by inspectors.
- Lead post-audit debrief meetings with stakeholders, including senior management.
- Produce final reports and recommendations, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
Reporting and Follow-Up
- Present findings and conclusions to audited parties and senior management.
- Provide both oral and written summaries of audit missions.
- Approve and monitor the implementation of recommendations until completion.
- Provide regular progress updates to senior auditors and management.
Execution of Missions
- Manage the audit mission schedule and ensure adherence to agreed deadlines.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate members of the audit team.
- Ensure all mission-related documents are properly reviewed, finalised, and securely archived.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.
- Monitor ongoing recommendations to ensure timely resolution.
- Participate in cross-departmental initiatives aimed at improving the organisation’s internal control framework.
Candidate Profile
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience:
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, or a similar role within the financial or professional services industry.
Skills & Competencies
Core Skills:
- Strong client service and interpersonal abilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage teams effectively and work collaboratively.
- Self-motivated, with strong organisational and time-management capabilities.
- Confident when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in audit methodologies and project management principles.
- Solid understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory environments and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with accounting, information systems, and audit tools.
- Strong written and verbal English; an additional European language (e.g., French) is an advantage.
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