About the role
- Plan and execute internal audit assignments across business units and functions
- Perform risk analysis and design audit tests in accordance with professional standards
- Lead audit engagements and provide consulting support as needed
- Represent the audit department in meetings and advisory roles
- Review and approve audit workpapers and staff write-ups
- Prepare audit reports and follow up on findings
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assigned functional areas
- Recommend improvements to audit processes and methodologies
- Stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes
- Participate in required compliance and professional training programs
Requirements
- Experience: 5–7 years of relevant experience in auditing or financial institution operations
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage deadlines, and develop staff
- Experience building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Required Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with financial institution operations, policies, and procedures
- Ability to interpret government regulations
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Preferred Skills: Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CBA, CRCM, or CISA (or willingness to obtain within 2 years)
- Experience managing audit staff and resolving review notes
- Expertise in risk-based auditing and internal control evaluation
- Up to 15% travel required
- Must be able to pass a criminal background & credit check
- Requires schedule flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
risk analysisaudit testsaudit processesinternal control evaluationrisk-based auditingaudit workpapersaudit reportsconsulting supportfinancial institution operationsgovernment regulations
Soft skills
analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationproject managementdeadline managementstaff developmentstakeholder relationship buildingindependenceteam-oriented
Certifications
CPACIACBACRCMCISA