Audit Supervisor- Professional Practices

WSFS Bank•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Audit Supervisor supports the successful execution of the Internal Audit Plan while playing a key role in strengthening the Internal Audit function’s professional practices. This position partners closely with Audit Managers and leadership to promote audit quality, consistency, and effective governance across the function. The incumbent will contribute to the planning and delivery of audit engagements, providing oversight and guidance to audit staff to ensure risk-based, high-quality assurance over complex areas of the organization. In parallel, the Audit Supervisor will have a strong focus on advancing professional practices, including audit methodology, quality assurance activities, training initiatives, reporting processes, and alignment with regulatory expectations. Reporting to an Audit Manager, the Audit Supervisor contributes to independent assessments of the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management, internal control, and governance processes, while helping to drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function. In addition, a critical component of the role is supporting Internal Audit leadership operations. This includes coordinating leadership meeting agendas, preparing materials, capturing key discussions and decisions, and preparing monthly management commentary reports to stakeholders.

Requirements

5–10+ years of internal audit or public accounting experience, Banking experience preferred.
Prior supervisory or project leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of internal controls, COSO, and banking regulations.
Risk-based auditing and analytical problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills with ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under deadlines.
Strong leadership capabilities, with a focus on coaching, and developing team members.
Familiarity with audit tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong relationships within demonstrating leadership and accountability.
Presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification preferred (CIA, CPA, etc.).

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of audit and advisory engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting.
Develop and execute risk-based audit programs targeting financial, operational, and compliance risks.
Ensure audit workpapers, findings, and reports meet quality, regulatory, and internal standards.
Manage audit timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to deliver against the audit plan.
Oversee and review staff work, providing direction, timely feedback, and coaching to ensure high-quality outputs.
Conduct issue validation and follow-up reviews to ensure timely remediation.
Support the annual risk assessment and development of the Internal Audit Plan in alignment with organizational objectives and risk priorities.
Apply consistent risk assessment methodologies, scoring frameworks, and documentation standards to ensure transparency and comparability.
Provide insights into emerging risks, control trends, and systemic themes across the organization to inform audit planning and coverage.
Build and maintain effective relationships with business leaders, external auditors, and regulators.
Serve as a key contact during regulatory exams and external audit coordination.
Provide clear, actionable reporting to management and governance committees.
Supervise and develop audit staff (with up to 1 direct report), including coaching, performance management, and training.
Provide ongoing feedback to strengthen audit execution and professional growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Maintain and enhance audit methodology in alignment with IIA Standards, regulatory expectations, and leading practices.
Serve as a subject matter advisor on audit standards and execution consistency.
Ensure audit documentation, templates, and guidance remain current.
Execute the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
Perform ongoing and periodic quality reviews across engagements.
Identify systemic themes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support external quality assessments.
Support the Audit Training Plan and onboarding of new staff.
Deliver training on audit methodology, control frameworks (COSO), and emerging risks.
Promote consistent application of audit standards and practices.
Support governance and optimization of audit tools and workpaper systems.
Partner with data and technology teams to enhance analytics and automation.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology.
Develop and track audit KPIs and quality metrics.
Support reporting to Executive Management and Audit Committee.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of audit reporting and dashboards.
Monitor regulatory developments impacting Internal Audit.
Maintain audit policies and procedures.
Support regulatory responses related to audit methodology and quality.