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the Role We are seeking a Senior Project Lead, Audit Operations to lead complex audit engagements and guide high-performing teams in delivering accurate , defensible, and timely audit outcomes. This role combines technical audit expertise with people leadership and operational ownership. You will manage multiple audit engagements, oversee quality and delivery, and serve as a key partner to internal stakeholders and clients. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen audit processes and scalability. Audit Leadership & Execution Lead complex audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and methodological standards. Perform advanced review of audit workpapers, analyses, and findings to identify risks, variances, and compliance issues. Ensure appropriate resolution of identified issues and verify that audit conclusions are clearly documented, supported, and defensible throughout the engagement lifecycle. Engagement & Project Management Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, including timelines, scope, and deliverables across various client portfolios. Allocate resources effectively and adjust priorities based on evolving audit needs and organizational demands. Monitor engagement progress continuously and proactively address delays or risks before they impact delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support comprehensive audit execution and knowledge sharing. Team Leadership & Development Lead and supervise audit assignments across multiple concurrent engagements. Delegate work effectively based on team member capabilities. Quality Control & Review Perform quality control reviews of audit deliverables prior to final reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance. Identify inconsistencies or gaps in audit documentation and ensure audit standards are consistently met across all engagements. Promote standardization and consistency across audit engagements through implementation of best practices and quality frameworks. Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as a primary point of contact for audit clients and internal stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle. Communicate audit status, risks, and findings clearly and proactively to ensure transparency and trust. Support resolution of issues through collaborative problem-solving and escalation of complex matters to appropriate leadership when necessary. Operational Excellence Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, processes, and tools through continuous evaluation and feedback. Support process standardization and efficiency initiatives that enhance audit quality while reducing cycle time. Contribute to broader audit strategy and operational planning to ensure scalability and alignment with organizational objectives . What You Bring: Required
