Dir. II, Audit

Job Description

The Audit Manager II provides specialized expertise to help guide the planning, risk assessment, and execution of audits. This role plays an essential part in shaping the strategic direction of the audit function, while fostering alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and supporting the broader audit strategy.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree required
• 7+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills

• Technology Audit experience
• Strong knowledge of SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Experience testing and evaluating Automated Controls and Application Controls
• Understanding of the end-to-end audit lifecycle
• Experience leading and executing audits from planning through reporting

Industry Experience

• Prior experience within financial services or banking is highly preferred and considered a significant advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• CISA certification
• CISSP or other relevant certifications
• Extensive years of aligned technology audit experience

Customer Accountabilities

• Supports the development and implementation of audit programs by contributing insights and assisting with planning activities
• Participates in audit engagements across multiple areas, helping ensure audits are conducted in line with established standards and timelines
• 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)
• Oversees / leads audits and/or execute the follow-up of findings arising from internal audits and regulatory reviews in accordance with policy
• Oversees / leads the ongoing audit communications and/or the reporting process with the stakeholders, senior management and external auditors for specific and/or overall Audit area
• Contributes to audit initiatives by providing input and assisting in the design and testing of solutions, as well as supporting implementation efforts
• Led / managed the integrated implementation of policies / processes / procedures / changes across multiple functional areas
• Acts as the audit lead or audit advisor to management and respective teams for area of specialization
• Reports on emerging trends, identifying issues and opportunities and recommending action to senior management
• Facilitates key discussions and provide thought leadership to executive audience

Shareholder Accountabilities

• Adheres to internal policies / procedures, enterprise frameworks and methodologies and applicable regulatory guidelines, contributes to the review of internal processes and activities and assists in identifying control weaknesses / failures, potential opportunities to improve operational efficiencies for their business area
• Actively manages relationships with business lines / corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Ackesses / identifies key issues and escalates to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
• Ammesses / identifies key issues and escalates to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes and sound infrastructure in alignment with risk appetite
• Participates in cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provides guidance for complex situations

Employee/Team Accountabilities

• Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise
• Encourages a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues / points of interest
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Works effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing stakeholders services
• Participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business units
• Contributes to the overall performance management process by providing coaching and input into team members' assessment on assigned audits