Audit Project Manager

Job Description: Audit Project Manager

Job Description:

- The Audit Project Manager is responsible for managing one or more audit engagement teams that execute projects to complete the annual Audit Program.

- Generally, reports directly to an Audit Manager and is responsible for their assigned staff performance management process and recruiting and retention of staff for the broader audit team.

- Additionally, the Audit Project Manager provides technical expertise to ensure projects are properly run, consistent with the Department guidelines and effectively evaluate the risks included within the project.

Minimum Requirements:

- Professional Certification such as CPA, CA, CIA

- College degree in areas such as accounting, finance

- Ten years of auditing and/or risk management experience in the financial industry or similar public accounting experience. Some IT Audit experience is preferred

- Communicates effectively and efficiently both orally and in writing

Overall Competencies Required:

- Participates, at the direction of the Audit Manager, in the development of a comprehensive and effective Audit Program for assigned Business Unit(s) and is responsible for the successful completion of the program.

- Manages one or more audit teams executing audit projects. Organizes the work, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activity, and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work as set forth in the Audit Policies and Standards.

- Reviews audit work including work paper documentation, findings and recommendations and the final report.

- Performs supervisor related work including training new employees or those with lesser experience, reviewing work of others, and providing regular feedback and coaching to employees.

- Interfaces with Specialist Audit Teams (e.g., Compliance, IT and Risk Management) to ensure effective evaluation of these areas are performed appropriately.

- Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and industry developments within their technical area and ensuring their team is also current on these topics.

- Maintains familiarization and technical expertise with the assigned Business Unit(s) including organizational structure, personnel, activities and products, new product development, financial performance, and risk and control areas.

- Manages and executes special projects as assigned by the Audit Manager

- Demonstrate excellence in execution through efficient problem solving, decision making, planning and organizing

- Completes the performance management process and participates in staffing decisions

- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and efficiently, display active listening skills, communicate effectively and efficiently both orally and in writing and influence as appropriate

Other:

- Knowledge of auditing and/or risk management in the banking industry and basic accounting principles usually acquired through a college degree program and related work experience is needed to evaluate risk areas.

- Professional certifications, CPA, CA or CIA along with demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (e.g., accounting, compliance, regulatory). Some technology audit experience is preferred. Analytical skills are needed to identify control deficiencies.

- Leadership and organizational skills are required to assist Audit Managers in determining the audit plan; resources needed, and assess and develop the skills of the staff.

- Oral and written communication skills are essential.