Senior Auditor

American Express

. Assist Senior Managers and Managers with assigned audit tasks throughout the audit lifecycle .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeGurugram • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive audit experience within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of control theory, regulatory practices, and the audit lifecycle. Proficient in data analysis, communication of audit findings, and providing actionable feedback to management.

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Audit Lifecycle ExpertiseData Analysis SkillsStrong Written And Verbal CommunicationProfessional Certification (CIA, CPA, CISA)Financial Services Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Audit TestingControl Theory ApplicationProcess DocumentationWorkpaper DevelopmentAudit Findings DraftingManagement Action Plans ValidationTechnology Control TestingData AnalyticsData VisualizationRisk/Control Knowledge

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkingTeam CollaborationIndependently WorkProblem-SolvingFeedback Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Automated Work PapersData Analytic ToolsScorecards/DashboardsKPI TrackingBusiness Continuity Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CIACPACISA

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulatory ComplianceAudit PracticesInformation SystemsInternal Audit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Senior Managers and Managers with assigned audit tasks throughout the audit lifecycle
Review prior audit results and business monitoring materials to support audit planning
Attend and actively participate in walkthroughs, taking notes and asking questions
Execute and document audit tests covering process, governance, and oversight controls
Draft work papers using automated work papers and department/company tools
Identify and escalate issues and draft audit issue documentation
Develop understanding of American Express' business model, products, services, and organizational units
Document and evaluate audit observations and findings
Support client status meetings, audit requests, and administrative tasks
Execute validation of Management Action Plans (MAPs)
Serve as an Internal Audit Group Champion
Communicate task status, roadblocks, challenges, and solutions to leadership
Independently own audit tasks on projects, including process documentation, workpaper development, and audit testing
Provide guidance and feedback to staff auditors
Draft test steps, audit findings, and audit reports with guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant audit experience within the financial Services Industry
BA, BS, or equivalent degree in accounting or finance related field
Knowledge and experience in the application of control theory and professional auditing practices including the audit lifecycle
Understanding of regulatory, accounting, and financial industry best practices relevant to the business, including technology and data implications
Ability to break-down a complex problem into components, solve them using data analysis, process knowledge and risk/control knowledge, and communicate results and control recommendations with transparency and integrity
Strong written and verbal communication skills that deliver quality, actionable and beneficial feedback to management on potential control issues and solutions to close gaps
Effectively works independently, within a team and across teams in a fast-paced environment to drive business results, utilizing related project management skills, employing creative thinking, and the ability to work on competing priorities
Experience with technology control testing including interface inputs, reports, application security, business continuity and third parties (preferred)
Experience with data analytic tools, data visualization, KRIs, KPIs, and scorecards/dashboards (preferred)
Background in information systems, data analytics or information technology (preferred)
Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA or equivalent (preferred)
Experience from big accounting firms or global internal audit functions (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities