Head of Audit Methodology

Working with a global banking client based in London to secure the services of a Head of Audit Methodology.

Responsibilities

• The role holder will manage the process used to identify, develop and maintain the global audit policy
• Guide and coach audit staff on application of audit policy
• Oversee the global audit universe
• Review and present proposals with peers and executive and senior management, and to make appropriate recommendations
• Responsible for leading Global Professional Practices activities, providing independent objective review, evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of Global Internal Audit. Such activity consists of Global Internal Audit methodology, policies and standards, quality assurance, regulatory interaction and continuous improvement, as well as other functional strategic initiatives
• Help to identify training initiatives relating to audit processes and audit capability and skills development

Key skills

• Proven and progressive audit practices, business audit, and/or accounting experience or equivalent.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, related field or equivalent experience; professional certification (CPA, CA, or CIA) preferred.
• Strong managerial, communications, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, lateral thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the Company, Group and financial services industry, businesses supported and the regulatory framework they operate in.
• In depth understanding of the business, risks and related controls within areas of responsibility