Our client is hiring for an Internal Audit Manager in their Nashville, TN, or Birmingham, AL location. This is an onsite role M-F. The Internal Audit Manager will assist in the development and implementation of the annual internal audit risk assessment and audit plan;supervise internal auditors and external assurance providers;plan and direct internal audit engagements;and provide oral and written reports to the Chief Audit Executive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Leads and monitors audit execution in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).
•Supervise and direct one or more internal auditors for day-to-day oversight, project oversight, and annual evaluation as well as third-party resources, as needed.
•Conducts and documents audits in accordance with the Standards, including planning, performing walkthroughs, testing, documenting, and reporting results.
•Identifies risks, controls, and concerns in audit areas and discusses findings with business unit management.
•Prepares written audit reports that are accurate, objective, constructive, and timely for expressing an opinion on the adequacy of internal controls and to ensure a broad understanding of areas where corrective action may be required. Identifies root causes and develops recommendations for improvement to existing systems and functions.
•Assists with developing and implementing the Internal Audit Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan.
•Maintain the confidentiality of information as required by law and by policy.
•Assist with the preparation of Audit Committee meeting materials as needed.
•Ensure the overall quality through continuous improvement, consistency, and adherence
to department and professional standards for internal audits, identifying opportunities
for process improvement, and continuous monitoring.
Education and/or Experience - Required
•Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or other financial area
•Minimum 2 years experience managing direct reports and demonstrated ability to
develop people
•Knowledge of FDIC and SEC rules and regulations
•Demonstrated experience leading internal audit engagements
•Advanced knowledge of Excel, and Word and ability to learn/apply auditing-related software
•Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Education and/or Experience - Preferred
•“Big 4”public accounting/consulting experience highly desirable
•7+ years of financial institution internal audit experience
Skills and Abilities
•Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to work and communicate with business process owners
•Excellent ability to review documentation with attention to detail and quality
•Ability to critically analyze and assess the adequacy of internal controls and
opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains
•Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of inputs furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
