AVP - Audit Project Manager

Job Description: Audit Project Manager

Position Title: Audit Project Manager

General Position 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

- 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.