Manager Assurance & Advisory Services - Continuous Monitoring & Audit Analytics

Job Title

Provide direction to Group Assurance & Advisory Services Division - Continuous Monitoring & Audit Analytics section to conduct an independent appraisal of the Company processes for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems of internal controls, risk management, governance process. Develop and implement audit analytics strategy to identify actionable audit insights, integrate data analytics into audit procedures and enhance audit testing methodologies. Assist Senior Manager Assurance and Advisory Services in carrying out assigned responsibilities with regard to SLA Audit Committee.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop Continuous Monitoring annual engagement plan based on risk assessment and input from the Audit Committee and the Management to identify and prioritize engagements and resource requirements for the year to ensure the work is carried out efficiently and effectively whilst adhering to Divisional Policies and Procedures.
• Direct and monitor the implementation of the Continuous Monitoring engagement plan to ensure proper internal controls are in place and working efficiently and effectively.
• Report key findings to SLA Audit Committee and Senior Management on the management of business risks internal controls, corporate governance etc. and ensure follow-up is carried out on agreed recommendations.
• Direct/conduct special reviews, agreed upon procedures and special projects at the request of the Audit Committee, Chairman, CEO to identify any concerns of governance, lack of due professional care by management in performance of duties and factual findings.
• Evaluate divisional/departmental processes, policies, procedures, guidelines and controls and provide direction and guidance in order to ensure that adequate internal controls are in place.
• Develop and implement data analytics strategies for engagements, including the identification of relevant data sources, data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Direct/Guide staff to utilize statistical analysis and visualization techniques to identify anomalies, patterns, trends to identify actionable audit insights, integrate data analytics into audit procedures and enhance audit testing methodologies.
• Prepare/Review and submit Audit Committee papers to SMGAAS for the submission of the Board Audit Committee.
• Guide and motivate direct reports to achieve professional development and ensure adherence to department standards.
• Carry out timely performance management of staff in assessing their performance and identifying training and development needs leading towards enhanced performance of the individuals resulting in increased organizational productivity and ensuring industrial harmony.

Requirements:

• Associate Member of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka or equivalent professional qualification with 6 years overall work experience with 3 years at Managerial level and 3 years at Executive level work experience in audit and/or assurance services. Or Bachelors Degree in Finance/ Commerce/ Engineering/ Mathematics/ Science/ Statistics/ IT/ IS streams with 6 years overall work experience with 3 years at Managerial level and 3 years at Executive level work experience in audit and/or assurance services.

Experience in working in an Audit firm will be an added advantage.

Age to be not more than 45 years as at 03rd November 2025 which is the closing date. Be a SriLankan Citizen. Influencing will be a reflection of unsuitability. We are an equal opportunity Organization. Please note that we will correspond with you within a month of the closing date of the advertisement in the event your application is shortlisted for consideration.