What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager position at Selby Jennings?
This leading global financial institution is one of the largest banks in North America by presence. Every day, it delivers exceptional customer experiences to millions of households and businesses across North America and worldwide. With over 95,000 employees, the institution leverages their skills, talent, and creativity to serve its clients and support the economies it operates in. Guided by a vision to be the best bank, its purpose is to enrich the lives of customers, communities, and colleagues
Job Description
The Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing assigned audit execution, preparing audit reports, and reviewing work performed by supervised employees.
Job Responsibilities
- Leads a team focused on assigned audits, assuming the lead position and providing supervision and assignments to team members as Auditor In Charge.
- Reviews work papers completed by staff and drafts audit reports.
- Manages time and staffing budgets for upcoming audits.
- Plans audits and maintains contact with management regarding audit scope, status, and findings.
- Works under the direction of the Audit Manager.
- May perform testing procedures for critical audit areas.
- Provides on-the-job training for staff.
- Supervises follow-up tasks with management and audit staff.
- Acts as a subject matter expert in at least one area of discipline.
- Works independently but receives assistance/coaching from the Audit Manager.
- May serve as Auditor in Charge on an audit.
- May participate in or lead special projects.
- Provides feedback on staff performance on an audit project basis.
- Assists in providing feedback for staff evaluations.
- Updates, revises, and improves existing audit procedures and programs.
- Adds value through consultative interactions with business line management.
Job Requirements
- 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of related audit experience required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of audit principles and practices.
- Coaching and counseling skills.
- Ability to delegate work to others.
- Strong decision-making and follow-through ability.
- Proficiency in PC skills (MS Office Suite).
- Works well independently and with others.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to respond to shifting priorities quickly.
- Teamwork experience.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with peers and management.
- Strong knowledge of laws and regulations governing the banking industry.
- Certification highly preferred or willingness to pursue certification. ie. CIA, CPA etc.
