Our client, a leading global financial services firm, is looking for an Internal Audit Leader to join their growing team in Stamford, CT.
22nd November, 2019
Job Synthesis & Description
As an Associate Vice President, Audit Manager, you’ll play an integral part of ensuring our ongoing financial health. In this role, you will plan and execute risk assessments, conduct auditing exercises and manage continuous monitoring activities to provide an independent and objective voice to our client's financial and regulatory reporting processes. Joining our client's team allows you to pioneer your career. In this role, you will be part of a diverse, inclusive and tight-knit team that celebrates and supports one another. As part of this team, you will be supported and set-up for success, with ample growth opportunities, access to top technology and forward-thinking processes and a level of stability not normally seen in consulting.
Specific Responsibilities
As an AVP, Audit Manager, a typical day might include the following:
You will contribute to the direction and focus of the Finance Internal Audit team’s activities through active engagement in risk assessment, audit planning, and continuous monitoring processes
Draft audit plans, develop audit tests and lead audit execution. Identifying and assessing the impact of control deficiencies
Be responsible for high-quality audit deliverables including planning memoranda, audit programs, working papers, drafts of audit issues, and audit reports
Present audit results to various levels of Internal Audit leadership, as well as the business organization
Ensure audits conform with professional and departmental standards, budgets, and timelines
Maintain a high awareness of economic, regulatory, and business risks and issues, acting to assure required adjustments to risk assessments, audit plans, and audit programs
Assess inherent, and residual risks in Finance, Controllership, Regulatory Reporting, and Tax Functions
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Lead in the research of relevant banking, regulation, reporting, and operational topics
Serve as a subject matter advisor and technical resource for the team
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or an equivalent related field and 3+ years experience in audit, financial services, or a related field
In lieu of a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 7 years’ experience in audit, financial services, or a related field
You currently hold, or are actively pursuing a CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional designation/association
Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time
Minimum 5 - 7+ years combined internal audit, public accounting, regulatory (e.g., FRB, OCC, FDIC, etc.) or relevant banking industry experience.
Knowledge and experience of US GAAP, SEC, and SOX reporting requirements and processes
Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls
Prior experience auditing, examining, or working in a financial/regulatory reporting function
Knowledge and experience with FRB BHC, OCC, and FDIC regulatory reporting requirements and related guidance strongly preferred
Experience interacting with regulators and auditors strongly preferred