Assistant Vice President (Treasury & Finance Audit)

  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:
  • Lead the audit of Treasury, Finance, and Corporate Support functions, delivering the yearly risk-based audit plan and giving the Board independent assurance.
  • Check how well governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance are working, and spot new risks, control gaps, and ways to improve processes and strengthen the bank's control environment.
  • Write clear, short, high-impact audit reports for senior management and the Board Audit Review Committee (BARC), backed by sound risk assessments and practical recommendations.
  • Lead special audits, investigations, and reviews that deal with new risks, control weaknesses, and regulatory concerns, and make sure agreed fixes are carried out.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a strong audit team, building a culture of accountability, steady improvement, and professionalism.
  • Promote best practices, data analytics, and new audit methods to make audits more effective and add more value to the organization.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in banking and/or auditing, including 4–5 years in a managerial role.
  • Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (FCA or ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.
  • Prior exposure to Treasury operations and several banking business functions is essential.
  • Advantage: full ACCA or CIMA qualification, or a degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
  • Advantage: professional certifications in Treasury Operations, Foreign Exchange, or Financial Markets.
  • Strong knowledge of internal audit practices in banking and financial services.
  • Deep understanding of financial reporting, treasury products, foreign exchange, fixed-income securities, asset and liability management, impairment assessments, and liquidity and market risks.
  • Good knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, regulatory reporting, and Basel requirements.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage complex audits, and give practical recommendations.
  • Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Needs approval from the Board Audit Committee (not a regulated role).

Skills Required

  • Internal audit (banking & financial services)
  • Risk-based audit planning
  • Treasury, foreign exchange & fixed-income knowledge
  • Asset & liability management, liquidity and market risk
  • Financial reporting, accounting standards & taxation
  • Regulatory reporting & Basel framework
  • Audit reporting & investigations
  • Data analytics in audit
  • Team leadership & mentoring
  • Stakeholder management