Senior Auditor - Japan

Job Description

Summary of the position

The Senior Auditor performs, under the supervision of a Lead Auditor, a preliminary assessment of the audited activity and its internal control framework. He/she performs independent testing and analysis on specific controls in order to meet the audit’s objectives. He/she also contributes to drafting the debriefing presentation and the final report sent to Management.

Depending on the assignment, Senior Auditors may have to directly supervise one or several Auditors and may act as deputy to the Lead Auditor.

The Senior Auditor may either work independently or supervise one or several auditors.

Management and Reporting

Reporting to local head of audit / local audit partner

During an assignment the Senior Auditor reports to the Lead Auditor in charge of the assignment or to another Senior Auditor depending on the organisation of the assignment.

I – Conduct of assignment

When Working Independently, The Senior Auditor Is Responsible For Carrying Out Audit Work As Assigned By The Lead Auditor Within The Defined Timeframes In Accordance With IGE Methodology And Procedures And Internal Audit Standards. This Includes:

• To independently carry out audit planning and fieldwork, including:
• A preliminary assessment of the audited activity highlighting the related risks and controls
• Interviews, testing and analysis of the results of the controls planned in the audit program
• To document clearly and precisely in test sheets the controls performed and the conclusions reached
• To identify and report on strengths and weaknesses of the audited areas, to analyse the root causes and consequences of the identified weaknesses, to formalise possible remediation and recommendations to address the findings and to conclude on the effectiveness and efficiency of the control set-up and business practices
• To present audit conclusions to IGE management and to the management of the audited unit (debriefing presentation, final audit report, etc.)
• To keep the Lead Auditor in charge of the assignment/ Local Head of Audit informed of the progress on the audit work assigned, and to escalate any issue that may impact or delay the audit’s execution or to raise any other relevant information on the assigned audit and the risk and control environment
• To conduct recommendations follow-ups to monitor whether adequate corrective actions have been taken prior to closing any recommendations
• To ensure proper archiving of any supporting documentation, audit evidence and deliverables.
  
  

Télétravail : hybrid

Complément

II – Team management

The Senior Auditor, when supervising one or several Auditors, is responsible for:

• Training the Auditors on the audit techniques and expected deliverables
• Reviewing the work performed by the auditor to ensure that the test results and the findings are adequately documented and the recommendations are relevant
• Providing regular feedbacks to the Auditor and contributing to the definition of objectives and to the end of assignment assessment related to the team allocated during assignment
• Ensuring collaborative and productive relationships within the team and good coordination throughout the International Network and with auditees
  
  

III – IGE Continuous improvement Program / Transversal topics

The Senior Auditor Contributes To The Continuous Improvement Of IGE Methodologies And Processes. As Part Of Her/his Responsibilities, She/he Can Be Requested To:

• Prepare or update audit guides, scorecards or training materials related to specific activities based on existing knowledge, documentation, interviews, etc.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations issued
• Build and share knowledge (e.g. through contributing to SynerGIA, delivering training or taking part in various Methods and Support workstreams or assignments)
• Participate in one or several knowledge communities within IGE
  
  

Application criteria

Company Crédit Agricole CIB

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.

We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.

As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.

We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.

By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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