Job Description
Description
The Audit Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing independent and objective assessments to determine whether all significant risks associated with the bank's environment are identified and appropriately reported to executive management and the Audit Committee. This position evaluates whether risks are adequately controlled and challenges executive management to improve the efficiency of governance processes, risk management, and internal controls. The Audit Manager will also assist is developing and implementing departmental standards.
Essential Functions
* Assist in the annual risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan for assigned audits by applying knowledge of industry trends and the present environment. This includes scheduling and participating in meetings with management.
* Monitor major initiatives and projects in assigned areas and internal controls under development. This includes ongoing attendance at internal governance and steering committee meetings and ongoing meetings with senior and executive management.
* Coordinate and oversee validation testing prepared by the outsourced internal audit service provider and audit staff for open audit and regulatory findings in assigned areas or conduct independent validation testing, making sure that responses from management are received in a timely manner and audit evidence and testing support effective remediation
* Oversee audits conducted by the outsourced service provider and audit staff in assigned areas. This includes tracking the status of audits, scheduling and participating in audit meetings, challenging scoping proposals, and reviewing audit workpapers and results.
* Ensure internal and outsourced work is performed in accordance with IIA standards and IAD policies and procedures.
* Administration/Training: Completion of firm-wide and departmental administration and training requirements.
* Become familiar with Northwest documentation / processes / procedures.
* Ensure document and data integrity.
* Present relevant findings appropriately to the Audit Committee, senior management, department management and auditors
* Maintain audit findings and regulatory examination issues within the Archer system
* Maintain the quality control/quality assurance process within the Archer system
Additional Essential Functions
Essential Functions
* Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
* Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
* Work as part of a team
* Work with on-site equipment
* Perform special reviews at the request of management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
Preferred Work Experience
6 - 8 years Audit experience acquired in a financial services internal audit department, bank regulatory agency or public accounting firm
3 - 5 years Experience in leading, coaching, and developing team members
General Supervisory/Manager Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Ability to identify existing and potential problems, obtain and evaluate relevant information, identify possible causes of the problems, and suggest an alternative course of action including innovative or creative approaches
* Ability to allocate and effectively use information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for implementation of Northwest's strategic plans
* Ability to make decisions, render judgments, and take action on tasks within the scope of given authority in a timely fashion
* Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement alternative courses of action, based on correct assumptions concerning resources and guidelines, and support decisions or recommendations with data or reasoning
* Ability to present and express ideas and information effectively and concisely in an oral and/or written mode in a manner appropriate for the audience
* Ability to listen and comprehend what others are saying and facilitate the open exchange of ideas and information
* Ability to motivate and provide direction in the activities of others, appropriately assigning work and authority, in the accomplishment of goals; providing advice and assistance as required
* Ability to understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies; maintain credibility with others on specialty matters
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Broad knowledge of generally accepted auditing practices, Sarbanes Oxley Section 404, bank compliance standards and risk management frameworks.
-Ability to work as a member of a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with external co-sourcing providers and internal lines of business.
-Our policy restricts consideration of applicants needing employment sponsorship (visas). Sponsorship will not be considered for this position.
Licenses and Certifications
CPA, CIA other relevant certification. Relevancy to be determined based on assigned audit portfolio.
The pay range for this position is generally $90,000 - $115,000. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the successful candidate's experience, skills, and knowledge. (Additional bonus earning opportunities and benefits are also available)
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