Audit Project Leader Jobs, USA
Working as part of an audit team, the Audit Project Leader is responsible for evaluating risks and controls, developing audit programs, executing audit procedures, supervising and reviewing the work of other audit personnel, proactively monitoring audit budgets and deadlines, communicating issues and findings to senior audit team members and management, and devising solutions for business improvements. In addition, the Audit Project Leader prepares detailed reports of audit findings, recommends control improvements as appropriate, and follows up on management’s corrective actions.
To accomplish these tasks, the Audit Project Leader needs to work effectively in a team setting to perform all audit work in accordance with department and professional standards, and complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner, with sufficient attention to detail, to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of coverage.
1. Analysis and Reporting
-Individually and as part of a project team, develop, execute, and document control evaluation
-Evaluate the system of internal controls and prepare risk assessment matrices, audit programs and audit planning memos as appropriate.
-Organize and analyze audit data and summarize audit findings for management review
2. Communications
-Assess and escalate issues identified during audit assignments or special projects
-Participate in discussions of audit results with management
-Supervise/review junior teammates on their fieldwork
3. Research
-Apply and leverage current and emerging audit tools and techniques in data analysis
-Perform technical research using external and internal source material
Qualifications:
-Minimum bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related discipline
-4 - 6 years audit or relevant business line experience
-Proficiency in risk analysis and report preparation
-Strong analytical skills
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required with ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management
-Works well individually and in teams by sharing information and supporting colleagues
-Working knowledge of Regulatory Compliance
-Knowledgeable in local regulatory requirements: Regulators (Federal Reserve, OCC, etc.) with Private Banking / Know Your Customer "KYC" / Anti Money Laundering "AML" / USA PATRIOT ACT Experience
-Effectively supervise/coach, motivate and provide feedback to more junior teammates
-Able to multi-task effectively; juggle several components of an audit at the same time