AVP-Internal Audit

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Job Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for leading and/or performing internal audit of various activities in SMBC India as a part of IAD APAC team permissible within the framework of legal and regulation.
• Participate in internal audit of various areas in SMBC India and support IAD APAC permissible within the framework of legal and regulation.
• Intensive travel within APAC region is required during each fiscal year, including Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and India.
• Support continuous risk monitoring and annual risk assessment of designated operating areas/countries to enable the team to effectively determine the annual audit plan of APAC region.
• Proactively develop and strengthen personal core banking and internal audit competencies through internal and external training programs.
• Develop and be the regional subject matter expert of a core banking area and/or country as to provide guidance within IAD and business stakeholders on the required internal control environment.
• Contribute to the Quality Assurance/Improvement Process initiatives through sharing of innovative ideas and active participation in the speedy implementation of projects or processes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be at least a CIA/CA, a CPA certified or equivalent of an internationally recognized accounting body.
• At least 6 years of audit experience in the banking industry. Experience in audits of commercial banks.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology. Familiar with execution of risk-based audit approach. Experience in leading audits.
• Candidate must have good command of English and possess strong English writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with both internally amongst the audit team and externally with the auditees and auditee management.
• Good team player and positive attitude is key to the expanding APAC team.
• Disciplined and self-motivated individual. The candidate should possess an eye for detail. 
• Able to work independently and require little supervision.
• Works with passion and embrace as well as participate in initiatives to achieve enhanced quality.