VP Lead Auditor - Financial Controls and Regulatory Reporting

Overview The Lead Auditor ("LA") conducts audit assignments from planning to report. This includes an assessment of the audited activity, the performance of tests, analysis and controls and the issuance of recommendations. The LA is responsible for the consistency and comprehensiveness of the audit deliverables and, under the supervision of the Risk and Finance Audit Supervisor and potentially the guidance of the global Finance Audit Partner, for drafting the debriefing presentation to management and the final report. The LA usually may lead a team of several auditors in audit execution, including Fieldwork assigned to himself/herself. The LA generally, but not exclusively, leads audit assignments that have a focus on Finance, accounting, regulatory reporting, or related controls. He/she provides support to other IGE Managers for assignments where financial control expert knowledge and competencies are needed. He/she monitors and validates the proper implementation of recommended corrective actions addressing these risks. Key Responsibilities Assess the risks of the audited activities and to validate the related control environment for its design and operating effectiveness Review and challenge the processes and controls in view of their respective purpose and mandates as well as the related risks, relying on fact based and documented audit works Verify the audited unit’s compliance with internal policies and procedures and the applicable laws and regulations Monitor the fieldwork carried out by the team and to adjust the fields of audit to the risks identified Maintain close communication with the IGE and stakeholder management on audit progress following the pre-set timeframe Notify immediately the Audit Supervisor / Global Audit Lead or Supervisor / Head of Local Audit of any major control weaknesses (reputational, regulatory, compliance, etc.) identified during the audit review and comply with any escalation policy in the bank Manage and organize interviews, debriefing meetings of conclusions with Management impacted by the audit Follow-through with Management on response to the draft audit report and prepare for the final audit report publication Document, communicate, and memorialize audit deliverables are in adherence to the IGE/IGL Methodologies as per the Audit Charter Monitor and maintain assigned Auditable Objects (AO) pertaining to the assigned areas of coverage Team Management. Define objectives and perform end of assignment assessment for the team allocated during an assignment Ensure collaborative and productive relationship within the team IGE Continuous Improvement Program / Transversal topics Contribute to the on-going development of IGE’s knowledge and expertise of financial/accounting controls, auditing standards and best practices; attend industry or CA group events to keep abreast of relevant developments in financial control or regulatory reporting Salary $165,000 to $185,000 #LI-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr