IT Lead Auditor

Responsibilities

• Execute/lead audits, including planning and oversight, with limited supervision from the Manager, AVP or VP, while meeting the audit schedule.
• Execute Internal Audits, including client walkthroughs and the completion of design flows/narratives, identification of risk and controls within risk assessments, test work/workpapers, action plan validations, and issue management independently.
• Establish timelines, audit scope, and objectives for completing the audit operating as the audit project owner.
• Direct and review work of auditors, demonstrating effective leadership skills on a continuous basis, including discussion of performance and development opportunities, in accordance with departmental policy, with limited coaching from AVP or VP.
• Independently identify control weaknesses, controls gaps, and regulatory/legal compliance issues within assigned audits.
• Direct the completion of audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner (i.e., by the budgeted/estimated dates and provide updates to in-charge/management as needed).
• Complete audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner within an agile audit environment (i.e., by the budgeted/estimated dates, within assigned sprint, and concise updates/collaboration with audit management).
• Monitor the implementation status of Management Action Plans and complete subsequent issue validation testing within timelines required by GMAS methodology.
• Draft audit issues and formal audit reports with limited assistance from audit management.
• Participate in integrated audits with the ability to understand not only IT/technical risks and controls, but also operational risks and controls.
• Promote a cooperative and productive work environment and build effective working relationships with team members and audit clients.
• Present Audit findings to management with minimal assistance from Manager, AVP, or VP.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to audit tools and procedures.
• Participate on Internal Audit and/or GMF enterprise-wide projects.
• Utilize data analytics as needed to assess risk and/or complete audit testing.
• Report to work as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of audit software and tools.
• Extensive understanding of business functions and information technology processes, risks, and controls.
• Understanding of industry frameworks (e.g., COBIT, COSO, and/or ITIL).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and provincial regulations.
• Working knowledge of fraud risk factors and schemes.
• Advanced knowledge of finance/lending operations and/or the auto finance industry.
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, network security principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of information security, data privacy, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

Skills

• Ability to effectively lead and organize audit staff.
• Independently execute audit programs and other tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise professional, rational, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional and cross-geographical global team.
• Ability to understand, document, and explain processes and supporting information.
• Ability to identify risks, controls, and control gaps.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work with management to prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication (i.e., written and verbal).
• Advanced computer skills and ability to learn/use tools/applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Arbutus, Oracle ERP, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to research and understand the auto finance industry, the company and products offered, services, and strategies to conduct audit testing.
• Professional skepticism.
• Self-motivated.
• Leadership skills.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience.
• CIA, CISA and/or CPA - Required.