Senior Banking Audit Lead - Controls & Compliance

Overview The responsibilities of this position include auditing functions of the bank, assessing the adequacy of controls and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements including planning, process documentation, testing and reporting Support the design and execution of an engagement's audit approach and procedures in accordance with relevant regulatory guidance, banking industry accounting literature and applicable internal guidance and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Demonstrate a working knowledge and stay current on developments in regulatory guidance and banking industry accounting literature and its impact on the organization. Communicate in a clear, organized, and professional manner, tailoring messages appropriately for different audiences in both written and verbal formats. Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders within the scope of assignments Demonstrate collaboration and openness by working productively with others and incorporating feedback constructively. Exercise sound judgment and critical thinking by appropriately challenging risks, scope, and approaches, and providing thoughtful recommendations. Identify and communicate potential issues and opportunities for audit efficiencies and process improvement to Managers or above and evaluate subsequent remediation of those issues. Supervise Audit Associates and Interns on engagements and providing coaching, timely feedback, and reviewing their audit documentation. Meet all organizational and professional ethical standards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Finance Two or more years of Financial Institution, Banking, or other financial services industry experience Two or more years of audit experience with national accounting firm, or three or more years of internal audit experience Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Comfortable communicating with Management Broad level knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures Broad level understanding of internal controls Possess moderate analytical and project management skills CPA licenseor CIA certification preferred Level II Additional Qualifications Five or more years of banking/financial services audit experience Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Comfortable communicating with Management Strong level knowledge of S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures Strong level understanding of internal controls Possess strong analytical and project management skills Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse, while viewing computer screens. Note: This is a brief description of this position and is not limited to those described herein. Management retains the right to add, delete or modify any of these responsibilities at any time during employment #J-18808-Ljbffr