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Banking & Finance
Job Code
156865
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.
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Posted in
Banking & Finance
Job Code
156865