SVP Audit COO

SVP & Audit COO-(WD4++72)

Audit helps the Board and Executive Management meet the strategic and operational objectives of the DBS Group. We conduct independent checks to ensure that the Group's risk and control processes are adequate and effective. All our team members are highly sought-after professionals who work as trusted advisors to our clients, in all matters related to a company's internal controls

(II) Responsibilities

1) Strategy & Planning

• Plan, develop and execute the DBIL Internal Audit strategic plan and priorities. Co-ordinate with Group Audit COO office to ensure alignment with Group Audit's strategic plans and priorities.

• Lead the planning and execution of DBIL's annual audit planning activities in coordination with Group Audit COO office

• Drive the development and/or implementation of appropriate measurements and dashboards to guide the fulfilment of DBIL's internal audit plan and internal audit function's goals

• Drive high audit performance through development, implementation and tracking of appropriate KPIs and measurements for DBIL Internal Audit.

2) Board / Management Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and ensure quality and timely submission of presentation materials, reports and plans to DBIL Board Audit Committee, Group Audit Management, Regulators and Stakeholders

• Co-ordinate with Group Audit to ensure alignment of DBIL Internal Audit's reporting and connectivity across DBS Functional and Location Audit teams

• Manage the delivery of communication strategies to promote DBIL Internal Audit mandate to all stakeholders, Senior Management, Board Audit Committee and Regulators

3) Methodology and Practices

• Manage the implementation of DBS audit methodology and standards in India to drive consistent and high-quality execution of the audit plans and ensure fulfilment of the DBIL audit mandate.

• Embed and integrate Agile Auditing practices with DBS Audit's Data Driven Operating Model and tools to provide stronger assurance to the Board and Senior management

• Manage the delivery of training and development programmes and tools to equip and enhance the competency of the DBIL auditors in areas such as Agile, Report writing and Communication

• Manage the development and/or implementation of DBS Audit's quality assurance improvement programmes for DBIL Internal Audit

4) Budgeting and Cost Control

• Provide oversight in the tracking and management of department budget and expenses

• Provide oversight in the planning and development of annual department budget

• Co-ordinate with Group Audit COO Office and DBIL Finance for budgeting

5) Customer Journey and Experience

• Manage the development and/or delivery of training to enhance the competency of DBIL Auditors in areas such as issue and report writing.

• Manage the design and implement internal customer engagement initiatives in collaboration with Group Audit COO teams to fulfil DBIL Internal Audit's strategic plan and organisational values

• Provide oversight on the implementation of feedback/measurement instruments such as internal customer surveys and follow through with the required actions

(III) Required Experience & Competencies
1) A relevant degree from reputable university. Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant preferred.
2) Min 10 years' experience with relevant business or auditing background in a financial institution or in external CA/CPA or consulting firms
3) Excellent inter-personal, communication and writing skills with proven track record of producing clear, concise, organised and convincing write-ups for the intended audience
4) Strong in identifying rules, principles, facts, data or other information, analyses information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions
5) Detail-oriented and committed to meeting tight deadlines
6) Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools and other presentation tools. Data analytics skills will be an added advantage