Job Description

• Engaging with internal audits, from planning the scope to preparing the program, and determining the appropriate procedures and examination techniques to be applied.
• Performing audit assignments that involve research and analysis of the relevant policy and procedures, and an evaluation of audit-related documentation on internal controls.
• Establishing and managing relationships with internal stakeholders, including performing opening and closing meetings. 
• Determining engagements that will use data mining techniques to examine data on file.
• Performing assigned audits, taking a hands-on and risk-based approach.
• Providing recommendations relative to the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Developing reports based on analytic results and providing feedback to management to address opportunities for improvement.
• Documenting conclusions and formal written reports; referencing workpapers for review.
• Compiling information for periodic dashboard and/or quarterly board reporting
• Being responsible for performing the annual risk assessment and updating the corporate audit universes of the subsidiaries. 
• Supporting leadership with special projects or investigations as required. 

• You will have an undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• You'll have CPA, CIA, or equivalent designation. 
• 4+ years of experience in internal audit or risk within financial services or banking. 
• Firm understanding of financial statements and auditing practices, as well as, accounting principles, processes, standards, techniques, and procedures.
• Firm working knowledge of audit procedures, planning, and test/sampling methods.
• An ability to establish an effective working relationship with stakeholders. 
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills are required.
• A solid understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them.
• Good understanding of IIA and internal auditing standards and practices, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
• Exposure to analytical tools such as Crystal Reports, Diligent, IDEA, and Access.