Auditor (Internal Audit/Risk Based Audits) Job in Bangalore at Northern Trust

Northern Trust is hiring for the role of Auditor (Internal Audit/Risk Based Audits)!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Executes one or more audits simultaneously at a minimum
• Demonstrates professional scepticism and comfort with questioning how certain processes are being performed in order to facilitate making improvements
• Prepares planning, fieldwork and reporting documents
• Applies analytical skills to review information, perform assessments of the audit results, and evaluate the adequacy of controls
• Works closely with the Lead Audit Manager to perform/develop the audit planning, scoping, and fieldwork execution strategy
• Ensures work papers meet departmental standards
• Communicates the audit status to the business unit and Audit Services management
• Completes and compiles findings and recommendations for the purpose of status updates, memos, and audit reports, including drafting issues and validating Business action plans
• Coordinates with other audit teams (business unit, regional, and specialist) to ensure evaluations of related areas occur timely and cover key areas within the audit
• Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit/function
• As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in internal audit in the financial services industry is preferred but not mandatory
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal audit processes such as sampling, testing, and process/control walkthroughs with strong work paper documentation skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with audit work paper applications preferred
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA along with demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (e.g., accounting, regulatory compliance, etc.) are preferred but not mandatory
• General knowledge of the operations, functions, and objectives of interfacing areas is required to properly perform audits on operations, services, systems, workflow, and operational impact on other areas
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be flexible and adaptive to change