Internal Audit Manager

Summary
Serves as a liaison to internal and external auditors. Responsible for carrying out the annual, risk-based internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee. Coordinates with lines of business to ensure timely submission of requested documentation. Maintains an accurate record of all findings and recommendations.

Summary
Serves as a liaison to internal and external auditors. Responsible for carrying out the annual, risk-based internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee. Coordinates with lines of business to ensure timely submission of requested documentation. Maintains an accurate record of all findings and recommendations.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business-related degree.
Licenses/Certifications
CPA or CIA preferred.
Experience
Four to seven years of experience, including audit firm experience. Preferably in a banking, Fintech or payments institution. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Functions

• Manages professional third-party services engaged by the bank for third line activities.
• Assists senior audit leadership in meeting the strategic objectives, mission, and vision of the Bank's value-add focused internal audit function through oversight of the completion of audit engagements and assisting in the development and execution of the internal audit plan and scope.
• Assists with internal audits (timeliness, planning, execution, QA/QC, reporting including reporting to the Audit Committee).
• Assists and/or performs audit and exam issue validation.
• Assists with any regulatory matters related to the third line.
• Tracks findings to ensure management adequately addresses identified risks and controls weaknesses.
• Participates in planning the audit cycle to determine review schedules for functions/departments.
• Perform operational reviews on selected branch sites.
• Supervise, coach, and develop audit staff while promoting professional standards, independence, and objectivity.
• Partners with the Human Resources department to manage department staff, identify employee training needs and performance issues.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Applied knowledge of audit methodologies and risk-based auditing techniques.
• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in verbal and written communications, as well as, present information to groups of managers, employees, or third parties.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries.