Senior Internal Auditor Business Operations

A global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly. Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences. A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

Overview

The role of the Internal Audit (IA) team is to help the organisation achieve its goals by providing risk based, independent and objective assurance that risk management, governance and internal controls are operating effectively across the group. IA also involves working closely with key stakeholders such as senior management, executives and members of the Audit Committee.
The Senior Internal Auditor (SIA) is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of audits.  This includes scoping, fieldwork, drafting of reports, agreement of issues with management and the finalisation of reports.  The role works under the supervision of senior staff within the team and audits need to be completed in line with our audit methodology outlined in our Internal Audit Manual.  
The role offers variety and exposure to our operations in India as well as our wider global businesses including in Australia and the UK.  As we are part of the MUFG Group, Japan’s largest bank, our organisation has a strong focus on governance and internal control.  This gives our team strong support from our Board and Senior Management.
As this is a global role, a level of flexibility is required to enable the person to attend meetings outside of normal business hours due to time zone differences. 
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus

• Support the Internal Audit (IA) Team to contribute to the development of the annual IA plan that covers the whole group.
• Adhere and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the IA methodology.

• Complete or contribute to IA fieldwork and reporting as required (noting some reviews may be stand alone and some reviews may be global or cover multiple jurisdictions).
• Provide constructive recommendations focused on internal control as well as value add recommendations to help the business achieve its objectives.
• Prepare clear, concise and timely audit reports in conjunction with other team members
• In conjunction with senior members of the team, initiate new audits by engaging management, drafting audit Terms of Reference (Scope) and seeking executive/management approval to commence each review.
• Assist in coordinating and executing the Internal Audit follow up of overdue actions.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit with the preparation of audit reporting for risk committees, the executive and the Audit Committee

• Build the profile of the team in the organisation and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders (particularly local stakeholders).
• Support the oversight of co-source IA activity as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with management including agreement of audit terms of reference, clearance of audit reports (including appropriate management actions) and offering management on-going support and guidance where appropriate.

• Work with the Audit Teams in other locations to support Internal Audit’s goals of global coverage and independence. 

• Seven plus years of total experience and Five plus years of relevant experience in Internal Audit or a related discipline within a professional services firm or in financial services.
• Either some Internal Audit experience or some relevant industry experience to support moving to an Internal Audit role.
• Experience working for a multinational would be highly desirable but is not essential.
• Experience with share registry or funds management would also be desirable but not essential.
• Ability to review and develop strong understanding of complex processes as well as develop recommendation to improve the controls over such processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management experience and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of internal controls and a desire to deliver quality audit outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and with other team members in other locations as required.
• Prepared to be flexible with working hours to accommodate time differences with Australia and the UK.  This may require earlier starting times on some days and later finish times on other days. 
• Prepared to support end to end audit processes including planning, execution, follow up of outstanding audit items and reporting to management and the Board.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline as well as CA/CPA/CIA (or working towards) would be highly regarded.