Group Manager - Audit and Risk Management

Job Description

Lead a team of qualified Certified Accountants (CPA) and finance professionals in Risk Management and Audit function, to ensure following:

1) Data collation to determine scope of audit assignments covering internal controls & policy guidelines

2) Execution of operational audit program in line with the Business Unit's service delivery requirements

3) Execution and management of the audit assignments including performing field-work tests, following the audit approach while delivering quality work in line WNS Group standards

4) Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and prepare audit reports with value added recommendations for stakeholders

5) Confirm implementation of audit recommendations within timelines and / or escalate overdue issues pending implementation. Follow-up for implementation of controls for key risks within timelines & escalate overdue issues

6) Evaluate internal processes / controls and update risk registers

7) Ensure that the Risk Management and Audit team members are properly supervised and are performing audit / investigatory work with planned approach and within agreed time frames

8) Liaise with external auditors to co-ordinate and discuss audit assignments, issues and audit observations

9) Review existing risk framework and recommend changes to risk assessment / review / monitoring methodologies

10) May need to work during client hours / off work hours during sensitive audits

11) Role may require travel on audit assignments

Expected Skill Sets:

• Independent, Self-Starter, analytical and positive mind
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to deal with people at different levels including senior management
• Conversant with risk-based audit approach and conducting risk assessments
• Good presentation and report writing skills
• Command over MS Excel, Word and Power Point