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Role Description

The Manager, Internal Audit is a working manager, performing and managing internal audit assignments throughout the company, working independently or under the supervision of Audit Management. This position will work as part of an audit team to conduct audits, evaluate risks, test controls, and review processes related to financial data and systems, internal controls, department procedures, and compliance with regulatory rules and company policies.

• Perform internal risk assessments under the direction of Audit Management.
• Plan internal audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives.
• Interpret regulations as they pertain to information systems, platforms, and IT operating processes, practices, and procedures.
• Evaluate information technology (IT) infrastructure, data flows/processes, and operating procedures in accordance with established standards; identification of key controls, control design, and/or control deficiencies through the development of risks and controls matrix.
• Create process documentation, including process narratives and flow charts, to assist with audit planning and execution.
• Create audit program and testing procedures at the entity, process, transaction, or application levels, including assessing controls and potential risks.
• Assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and technical issues.
• Maintain open communication with management - communicates audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings; highlighting unresolved issues; reviewing working papers; preparing final audit reports.
• Partner with internal clients to define action plans for deficiencies identified.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
• Assist Audit Management and co-sourced internal audit partner to coordinate and schedule audit meetings.
• Monitor management’s completion of the actions agreed upon in the remediation process; escalate, support, and provide support when needed or requested by Audit Management.
• Prepare and/or review Audit reports and manage revisions.
• Assist business owners in defining gaps or process deficiencies and associated action plans for remediation.
• Determine and recommend improvements during implementation of IT system changes or upgrades.
• Provide direction and leadership to staff; guide, coach, mentor, and develop staff ensuring compliance with processes and procedures.
• Handle interviewing, hiring, promotions, transfers, performance appraisals, compensation, counseling, and termination of staff.
• Develop and maintain staff by applying the necessary training and leadership that will allow internal growth and advancement.
• Direct staff to ensure that all duties are performed according to department performance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years related work experience in auditing (public accounting or internal audit experience) required.
• Five (5) years’ experience working in another functional area such as accounting, risk management, IT, or other business or operational position preferred.
• Experience with payment systems and financial services related to the credit/debit card industry preferred.
• Willingness to continue to learn, grow and hone your risk management and audit expertise by participating in ongoing training, including possibly pursuing certifications, as necessary, and monitoring changes to applicable guidance and regulations related to corporate initiatives and industry standards.
• Strong understanding of financial services, systems, operational, and/or technology controls; knowledge of internal audit standards and practices; must have working knowledge of IT general controls.
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor with commensurate comprehension of:
  • Accounting, finance, and/or information technology internal controls and standards (IIA, IPPF, Cobit, Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC 1, 2, and 3, auditing standards and procedures).
  • NIST, ITIL, ISACA, or related standards.
  • The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
  • Risk-assessment practices.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, accounting software, and database.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports; experience with data analytics software, such as Power BI, Tableau, Galenize (formerly ACL), SAS, etc. a plus.
• Experience with financial institution regulatory standards such as NCUA, OCC, FFIEC, Nacha ACH, or related, a plus.
• Strong Information Technology skills and working knowledge of SharePoint, a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed, less than 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology and/or business or related field required.
• One or more audit professional certifications, such as CPA, CIA, or CISA or equivalent audit credentials required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical with telemedicine.
• Dental and Vision.
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care.
• Community Volunteer Time Off.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Company Paid Disability Insurance.
• 401k (with employer match).
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.