Dir. I, Audit

Job Description

Subject matter expertise on audits ranging in complexity. May manage/lead a number of moderately complex audits, related engagement and/or projects/initiatives.

Depth & Scope

Works as an audit subject matter expert and may coach and educate others. Oversees and/or independently performs audits from end-to-end. May lead moderately complex audits and have responsibility for completion of the audit. Undertakes and completes a variety of projects and initiatives, may include the integration of cross functional processes within own area of expertise. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree required
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• PREFERRED: CISA certification (or commitment to obtain)
• IT Audit experience
• Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or Payments industry experience
• Experience with IT Application Controls and IT General Controls
• Data analytics experience using SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Experience performing technology audits in highly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and control effectiveness evaluation

Customer Accountabilities

• Conducts audit work based on established audit plans and executes the audit in accordance with established standards ensuring completion
• Executes testing of controls such as but not limited to walkthroughs (leading and documentation), test scripts (development and execution), and issue management (identification and capturing in the grid)
• Executes the development of Audit Planning Memorandum (APM), Process Risk and Control Matrix (pRCM), Findings Grid and Audit Report
• Completes L1 reviews/sign off on all audit activities (i.e. walkthroughs, test scripts, test results, grid, evidence uploads)
• Contributes to the audit planning process for specific audits, ensuring appropriate programs and audit risk assessments are completed accordingly
• Manages the ongoing audit communications process with the stakeholders during and subsequent to the audit
• Presents objective and independent audit opinion on the adequacy of internal controls in accordance with established professional audit standards, including presentation of findings and recommendations to stakeholders and audit management
• Executes follow-up of findings raised from regulatory and internal divisional audits in accordance with firm policy
• Provides subject matter expertise and/or input to audit projects/initiatives as a representative for area of specialization
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Develops and delivers audit findings, presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Affirms / identifies key issues and escalates to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
• Contributes to the analysis, due diligence and implementation of initiatives within defined area of responsibility

Employee/Team Accountabilities

• Continuously enhances knowledge / expertise in own area
• Supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues / points of interest
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Establishes effective relationships across multiple businesses
• Participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business units
• Works to achieve individual goals and support other team members in the achievement of team goals and divisional objectives

Physical Requirements

• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment – Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous