Senior Financial Auditor

Summary

The Financial Auditor is responsible for assessing the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of financial records, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and applicable accounting standards. The role focuses on identifying financial risks, reasons for their occurrence and improving operational efficiency through recommended courses of action.

Tasks

• Conduct financial audits and review financial records, transactions, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial procedures, and compliance with delegated authorities, approval limits, and segregation-of-duties requirements across business units and facilities.
• Identify financial risks, potential fraud, irregular transactions, misstatements, and control deficiencies, and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Develop and communicate financial guidelines, procedures, and protocols to promote regulatory compliance, sound financial practices, and consistent application of internal controls.
• Ensure proper authorization, completeness, and documentation of financial transactions, maintaining accurate audit working papers and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate with Finance, Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, and Aftersales teams to conduct audit assignments, investigate discrepancies, and address identified issues.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports outlining findings, risk exposure, control weaknesses, and practical recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions, assess their effectiveness, and follow up on outstanding findings.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, financial procedures, and risk mitigation measures to strengthen controls and enhance operational efficiency.

Education

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
•    Professional qualifications or certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or relevant qualifications in IFRS and applicable GAAP standards are a plus. 
•    Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting software; experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar systems is an advantage.
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.

Experience

3–7 years of experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and financial audit.

Skill

• Auditing
• Financial Auditing
• Risk Management
• Data Analysis Techniques
• Compliance and Regulatory Principles - Finance
• Reporting
• Presentation Skills

Competencies

Customer Focus: Understands the needs of internal stakeholders and provides timely, accurate, and reliable audit insights while maintaining objectivity and compliance with financial policies.
Action Oriented: Proactively investigates financial discrepancies, identifies control weaknesses, and takes timely action to address audit findings and mitigate financial risks.
Optimizes Work Processes: Identifies opportunities to improve audit procedures, strengthen internal controls, streamline financial workflows, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
Collaborates: Works effectively with Finance, Sales, Procurement, Inventory, and Aftersales teams to conduct audits, resolve discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
Interpersonal Savvy: Communicates audit findings and sensitive financial matters with professionalism, tact, and discretion, building constructive relationships while maintaining independence and objectivity.
Nimble Learning: Quickly adapts to new audit methodologies, financial systems, accounting standards, and automotive business processes, applying new knowledge to improve audit effectiveness.
Self-Development: Continuously develops technical expertise in financial auditing, accounting standards, risk management, and automotive financial operations through professional learning, certifications, and practical experience.

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