Manager | Financial Services
Memphis, TN, United States
Description & Requirements
How you will contribute:
Lead or assist in leading our financial institution's internal audit services in the state of Tennessee, including Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville, and surrounding areas
Planning, facilitating, and directing annual risk assessments and creating annual internal audit plans
Providing leadership to project teams in the development of audit work plans, execution of audit fieldwork, and drafting of audit reports and holding them accountable throughout the audit life cycle
Serving as a subject matter resource for internal controls and processes identification, documentation, testing, evaluation, and reporting
Maintaining strong relationships with adjacent consulting groups
Reviewing project teams' work to ensure consistency and quality of final deliverables, as well as compliance with client processes and requirements
Tracking management responses and action plans in response to internal audit findings
Developing and presenting communications to client management, senior leadership, audit committees, and the board of directors
Managing engagement economics, including preparing engagement budgets, billing clients, evaluating realization, and monitoring accounts receivable
Identifying opportunities for enhanced continuous auditing and monitoring and implementing them accordingly via collaboration with the data analytics team
Attracting and retaining talent within the internal audit function
Contributing as part of the project team on a specific audit
Performing inquiries and walkthroughs to properly plan and scope the audit procedures
Identifying the staffing required to complete the project, preparing and managing the project budget and timeline, and managing the proper execution of audit fieldwork through delegation of work to staff and senior consultants
Interviewing client personnel to understand and document business processes, risks, and controls in narratives and flowcharts
Conducting business process reviews to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and assess the efficiency of operations
Assessing for compliance with policies, regulations, and contract provisions and providing recommendations to minimize deficiencies
Coordinating and reviewing remediation efforts with client management
Act as a key relationship manager with financial institution executives and board representatives.
We are looking for people with forward vision and
Proficiency in gathering, evaluating, and analyzing relevant information to structure verbal and written communication in a logical and coherent order
Proven project management skills
The aptitude to work independently and efficiently
The ability to see risk and seek help as part of our unmatched client service standards
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Should be considered a problem solver and analytical thinker.
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines
Ability to travel
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited university
5 years or more of relevant experience in public accounting, outsourced internal audit, or an internal audit or risk management role
2 or more recent years of experience in the financial institutions industry, either as an employee, financial institutions auditor, consultant in a public accounting firm, or regulatory examiner
Exceptional knowledge of internal control concepts, IIA internal auditing standards, COSO, FDICA/SOX, IT general controls, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, and/or CISA
Experienced professionals in the financial services industry
Understanding regulatory and GAAP requirements and standards in the financial services industry
Experience with Caseware or other audit workpaper software
Knowledge of federal banking regulations
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