Job Description
About BDO
BDO Consulting (Pvt) Ltd is the advisory arm of BDO Partners Sri Lanka, a member of the global BDO International network. Based in Colombo. We engage with clients across diverse industries and offer expertise in multiple domains, including business valuation, corporate finance, feasibility studies, capacity building, and strategic business advisory.
AUDIT MANAGER – BANKING & FINANCE
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage risk-based external audit engagements for banks and financial institutions in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of technical and ethical standards, banking laws, and regulatory frameworks to deliver high-quality audit engagements.
- Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, including Basel frameworks, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and other applicable banking standards.
- Assess the effectiveness of financial and operational controls across key business functions within banking and financial services entities.
- Plan, execute, and complete financial statement audits within agreed timelines and budgets while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
- Identify business process risks and recommend practical, value-added solutions to strengthen governance and internal controls.
- Design and execute audit testing strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control frameworks.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing timely and professional audit insights.
- Lead, coach, and mentor audit teams by supporting the technical and professional development of junior staff.
- Plan, allocate, and manage engagement resources efficiently to ensure the successful delivery of multiple audit assignments.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Professionally qualified in CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum of 5–7 years' external audit experience, including significant exposure to banking and financial services clients.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, banking regulations, Basel frameworks, and AML requirements.
- Proven leadership, project management, and people management skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
What we will offer you
BDO offers professional development, collaborative culture, workplace flexibility, global career growth opportunities and an industry-competitive salary package.
We are committed to building your technical, advisory, leadership, and management skills, and balance work with promoting health, wellbeing, workplace giving and social activities. At BDO, we want you to enjoy what you do and the community of colleagues and clients you work with.
Please submit your application (CV) to [email protected]
