Audit Manager (Investments) recruitment
Reviews business processes and financial practices enterprise-wide to ensure the use of compliant and best practices, procedural efficiency, and accuracy. Prepares reports of audit findings for business managers, and proposes recommendations for changes as needed. Prepares reports for senior management on larger-scale audit assignments. Participates consultatively in implementing changes to the extent possible. Audit reviews may be conducted in specialized areas, such as insurance, financial products and services, investment portfolios, actuarial, or international operations, requiring specific knowledge pertaining to policies or regulations governing areas being audited.
Functional Responsibilities: Conducts or assists in the conduct of studies of limited-to-moderate complexity to assess the soundness, adequacy, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of the enterprise's operational, financial, and information systems' controls. Reports on findings to business management and assists in compiling reports for senior management. Devises and recommends remedies to faulty systems and procedures; to the extent possible, assists in their implementation. May participate in and/or manage projects, completing assigned tasks and responsibilities within the assigned budget and timeline, and explaining variances. May act as the primary client contact; communicates findings and develops resolutions with audit management and business client; consults with clients in developing action plans to resolve control issues or risks; handles the resolution of high risk issues with management; maintains a positive working relationship with auditees; maintains an ongoing relationship with key business contacts. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None. May provide work direction to other associates on routine audit assignments.
Typical Experience: Bachelor's degree. 5-8 yrs. relevant business experience. Working towards CIA, CPA or FLMI designation. Possesses intermediate-level understanding of Generally Accepted Audit Standards, IIA standards, accounting and auditing sampling and testing methodologies, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, risk management, and SEC and statutory reporting; also intermediate-level understanding of the financial services industry. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including listening and interviewing skills.