Internal Audit Manager

About the Role

Serves as a liaison to internal and external auditors. Responsible for carrying out the annual, risk-based internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee. Coordinates with lines of business to ensure timely submission of requested documentation. Maintains an accurate record of all findings and recommendations.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related degree.

Licenses/Certifications: CPA or CIA preferred.

Experience: Four to seven years of experience, including audit firm experience. Preferably in a banking, Fintech, or payments institution. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages professional third-party services engaged by the bank for third-line activities.
• Assists senior audit leadership in meeting the strategic objectives, mission, and vision of the Bank's value-add focused internal audit function through oversight of the completion of audit engagements and assisting in the development and execution of the internal audit plan and scope.
• Assists with internal audits (timeliness, planning, execution, QA/QC, reporting including reporting to the Audit Committee).
• Assists and/or performs audit and exam issue validation.
• Assists with any regulatory matters related to the third line.
• Tracks findings to ensure management adequately addresses identified risks and control weaknesses.
• Participates in planning the audit cycle to determine review schedules for functions/departments.
• Performs operational reviews on selected branch sites.
• Supervises, coaches, and develops audit staff while promoting professional standards, independence, and objectivity.
• Partners with the Human Resources department to manage department staff, identify employee training needs, and address performance issues.

Skills

• Applied knowledge of audit methodologies and risk-based auditing techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing, as well as present information to groups of managers, employees, or third parties.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries.