Audit Project Manager-External Audit

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing specifically assigned audit areas or projects within the Audit Department.  Works directly with external audit representatives and leads business unit preparedness for scheduled audits.   Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness of the audits assigned, manages/approves the related audit work, and provides guidance to others assigned to the audits and to related bank management, as needed.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and coordinate assigned external audit activities for the Bank, including financial statement, operational, and compliance audits.
• Serve as a liaison between various business units and external auditors, ensuring that audit activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders, managing audit preparations, and facilitating communication between external auditors and business units.
• Coordinator external financial statement, operational and compliance audits, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Collaborate with business unit partners to guide financial reporting accuracy and compliance with auditing standards.
• Serve as a liaison for audit findings, post-audit feedback, and corrective action plans, ensuring timely resolution.
• Evaluate adequacy of existing controls, identifying weak or missing controls and making recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Responsible for the preparation of the memos and reports to communicate audit findings to line management.
• Work with the Audit Manager, Sr. on assigning appropriate staff and resources as well as keeping the Audit Manager, Sr. current on the status of all audits being conducted.
• Performing higher-level / risk audit work.
• Ensure adequate resolution to cited audit issues and updating the Exception Tracking Reports.
• Supervise and motivate the audit staff when assigned to them, including completion of performance reviews, annual goals, career development plans, professional development and time reporting

Qualifications

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; direct experience in Audit may be substituted
• Minimum of six (6) years of professional work in Audit is required
• Experience in the Banking/Financial Services industry is required
• Project/program management experience is preferred

• CPA, CIA, CFSA, CRCM, CTA or similar professional credentials are preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure, be a team player, and a self-starter
• Ability to perform simple and complex mathematical calculations
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills
• Ability to work with and communicate with all levels of staff in a professional and mature manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership
• Decision-Making and Problem Solving
• Trustworthiness and Ethics
• Teamwork
• Project and time management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to efficiently operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components
• Ability to converse and exchange information with all levels of staff within organization
• Ability to observe, perceive, identify, and translate data
• Limited travel may be required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other duties as assigned.  It is not an employment contract.  United Bank reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time. 

Company Profile

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At United, our strength is our people, and we are committed to nurturing a culture that is reflective of the communities we serve; promotes respect and a shared purpose; and aligns with our core values.

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