Lead Auditor – VP, Financial Controls and Regulatory Reporting

About the role

The Lead Auditor (LA) is responsible for managing end‑to‑end audit assignments focused on finance, accounting, regulatory reporting and related controls. Reporting to the Risk and Finance Audit Supervisor and potentially the global Finance Audit Partner, the LA leads audit planning, execution, and reporting while ensuring consistency and comprehensiveness of deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Assess risks of audited activities and validate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Review and challenge processes and controls against purpose, mandates, and identified risks.
• Verify compliance with internal policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Monitor fieldwork, adjust audit scope based on emerging risks, and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Escalate major control weaknesses promptly to supervisors or global audit leads.
• Organise interviews, debriefings and manage the preparation of draft and final audit reports.
• Lead a team of auditors, allocate work streams, and ensure collaborative execution of assignments.
• Follow up on corrective actions and ensure proper implementation of recommendations.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading audit assignments in finance, accounting or regulatory reporting.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate audit findings clearly to senior management and stakeholders.
• Experience managing audit teams and coordinating multi‑disciplinary projects.

Required skills