Internal Auditor- Vice President

Job description:
General Inspection and Internal audit teams are part of the Inspection and Audit division of SG Group.

Primary Objective:
Audit main task is to assess the compliance of transactions, actual risk exposure, respect of procedures as well as the relevancy and efficiency of permanent control.
This is managed thanks to an objective, rigorous and unbiased risk-based approach.
Coverage: 
5 legal entities in Japan (Securities, Branch, Asset Management, Aircraft Leasing, Research company)

Main Duties:

• Auditors actively contribute to continuous audit monitoring and annual risk assessment.
• Senior auditors lead or contribute to audit assignments (scoping, diagnostic, testing, report writing, conclusions) which may local or regional, collaborating with other auditors in Japan as well as in the region.
• Incorporate Data analytics and work with data scientists in audit work
• Senior auditors can be engaged during regulators inspections to interface with inspectors and support the local head.
• Audit processes, tools, methodologies are mainly global.
• Overall, a great opportunity to leverage on own skills, develop knowledge/experience in a variety of business areas and be equipped with the latest and innovative approach in Internal Audit.

Main Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Execute all audits in accordance with professional standards. 
• Assist audit management in preparation & execution of the audit plan
• Prepare audit work program and understands the specific risks to be evaluated
• Acquire knowledge on activities and risks during assignments and via trainings
• Perform evaluation of internal controls, testing of processes
• Perform reviews of major financial and operational processes 
• Perform testing for information system integrity and transaction accuracy
• Perform testing on the effectiveness of the internal control environment within SG.
• Maintain clear work papers and audit trail of the work done in the appropriate tool
• Write formal & clear reports to communicate audit results to management 
• Make appropriate recommendations to improve SG processes
• Ensure timely issuance of the audit reports
• Follow-up recommendations, evaluate deliverables, and escalate when needed

Key skills Areas and Knowledge Requirements:

Core requirements:

• Experience in the financial industry (bank and/or securities) + experience in an audit firm
• Over 7~10 years of hands-on experience of Internal Auditor (or equivalent seniors who have accumulated important business experience, and are motivated to make a shift in their career towards risks and controls functions which can be evidenced by CIA study)
• Strong understanding of the financial business and ability to conduct in-depth analysis of operational processes
• In-depth understanding of Japan’s financial regulatory environment and its practical implications
• Japanese high proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)

Preferred skills:

• Technology driven
• Forward-looking
• Trusted advisor
• Openness, appetite for teamwork
• Critical thinking
• Ability to interact with a wide range of staff (all staff levels & Management)
• Analytical skills, with strong capacity to prioritize key areas of added value
• Curiosity, rigor and transparency
• Appetite for developing new skills
• Ability to commit and deliver in quality to deadlines
• Autonomy to conduct audit duties
• Concise and clear documentation skills
   

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. 
Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/  for more information.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DE&I):
Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Our vision: 
•     Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
•     Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents 
•     Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients
Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/
Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates.  If you require any reasonable accommodations of assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our HR staff know.