The posting
- 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



