Audit Manager
WhiteCap Search · Manhattan, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
Audit Manager at TOP TIER Private Equity firm, covering the entire Asset Management business.
Responsibilities
- Leading audit planning activities, including performing risk assessments, defining audit scopes, and preparing planning documentation.
- Developing and executing audit programs tailored to key risks, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive procedures.
- Overseeing and performing fieldwork activities by gathering and evaluating evidence, assessing process effectiveness, and identifying control deficiencies or operational improvement opportunities.
- Supervising and coaching audit staff throughout engagements, reviewing workpapers to ensure quality, completeness, and adherence to departmental standards.
- Drafting clear, well-supported audit findings and reports that articulate issues, root causes, severity and risk, and providing economic and practical recommendations for management.
- Presenting audit results to senior management and facilitating discussions on findings and remediation plans.
- Validating the remediation of issues by reviewing evidence submitted by action owners, confirming closure, and maintaining issue-tracking logs.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders including senior management and auditees.
- Delivering ongoing coaching and candid performance feedback, supporting audit staff professional development, and contributing to talent development initiatives.
- Maintaining quality and departmental standards in accordance with the Audit Manual and IIA Standards.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience - ideally out of internal audit function of a fund or asset management arm of a bank.
- Would also entertain Internal Audit Advisory/Risk Assurance Groups out of Public Accounting.
- Strong Asset Management experience.
- CIA or similar license preferred.