Lead a variety of audit activities, including planning, testing, risk and control evaluation, issue dimensioning and report drafting while ensuring audit activities are completed timely and within budget. Solid understanding of internal control concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Salary
$100,000–$130,000 Per Year
Description
Responsibilities:
Report directly to the SVP, Internal Audit Manager
Lead a variety of audit activities, including planning, testing, risk and control evaluation, issue dimensioning and report drafting while ensuring audit activities are completed timely and within budget
Perform FDICIA / SOX controls testing as assigned
Prepare neat, concise, appropriately referenced and easy-to-follow working papers that support the procedures performed, conclusion drawn and recommendations made
Finalize audit findings and use risk-based judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment and communicate results to senior management
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory developments and emerging risks to drive robust ongoing audit coverage and provide thought leadership
Take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth, and engage in the various forms of Internal Audit and firmwide continued learning
Comply with professional standards of conduct
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or related fields
Minimum of 5 - 7 years of financial or operations auditing experience within Banking or Financial Services industries
Solid understanding of internal control concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and establish credibility
Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
Industry certification(s) (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA) is a plus
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / Anti-money Laundering (AML) audit experience a plus