GENERAL SUMMARY

The VP, Internal Audit Manager reports directly to the SVP, Chief Internal Auditor. Assists in preparing the annual risk assessment and developing the annual internal audit plan. Provides day-to-day supervision and guidance to the audit staff. Manages audit projects and routinely interacts with senior and executive management. Performs complex audits, as needed.

DIRECT REPORTS

The VP, Internal Audit Manager will typically have 4-6 direct reports for which they have administrative responsibility. These administrative responsibilities include monitoring employee absences, approving employee vacation, approving time cards, and preparing the Performance Review.

Separately, the VP, Internal Audit Manager will have various auditors assigned to the various audits/ projects that the VP, Internal Audit Manager is managing. While they are assigned to the audit/project, the VP, Internal Audit Manager is responsible to provide the day-to-day project guidance and review the quality and quantity of work prepared by the auditors.

All of the VP, Internal Audit Managers are responsible to work together on the scheduling of the auditors on audits/ projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Executes the approved annual audit plan including scheduling, project management, workpaper review, coordinating with auditees, and report review. Audits should be risk-based and include robust audit planning and applicable audit techniques.
• Submits timely and objective draft audit reports to the Chief Internal Auditor for review. Such reports should be concise, fair, accurate and well written, and contain strong recommendations to strengthen internal controls and to comply with established Bank policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• Plans and performs robust risk-based audits, as assigned.
• Helps to select, and has primary responsibility to develop and supervise staff. Capable of building and maintaining strong team dynamics.
• Oversees follow-up activities performed by the AICs to evaluate the sufficiency and timeliness of management responses and corrective action taken in response to audit recommendations.
• Assists with preparation of Audit Committee packages. Attends Audit Committee meetings and takes minutes at meetings, as assigned.
• Manages business unit relationships to maintain an awareness of changes to business risk profiles, and to educate and promote audit client's awareness of controls and accountability.
• As directed by the Chief Internal Auditor, guides the activities of the Internal Audit Department consistent with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. adopted by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Maintains sufficient knowledge of the Bank's operations and applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintains technical competence through continuing education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• BA/BS in accounting, business, finance or related field preferred.

Experience:

• At least 10 years related work experience, including at least 5 years of internal or external audit supervisory/management experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Hold or actively pursuing a professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFSA, CBA, and/or CISA.

Skills/Ability:

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills necessary to motivate, develop, train, and supervise audit staff.
• Broad understanding of internal controls and risk management.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk-based auditing and audit techniques.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight and overseas assignments.

$150K - $180K / year
Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.