Internal Audit Manager

Sutton Bank•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Serves as a liaison to internal and external auditors. Responsible for carrying out the annual, risk-based internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee. Coordinates with lines of business to ensure timely submission of requested documentation. Maintains an accurate record of all findings and recommendations. Manages professional third-party services engaged by the bank for third line activities. Assists senior audit leadership in meeting the strategic objectives, mission, and vision of the Bank's value-add focused internal audit function through oversight of the completion of audit engagements and assisting in the development and execution of the internal audit plan and scope. Assists with internal audits (timeliness, planning, execution, QA/QC, reporting including reporting to the Audit Committee). Assists and/or performs audit and exam issue validation. Assists with any regulatory matters related to the third line. Tracks findings to ensure management adequately addresses identified risks and controls weaknesses. Participates in planning the audit cycle to determine review schedules for functions/departments. Perform operational reviews on selected branch sites. Supervise, coach, and develop audit staff while promoting professional standards, independence, and objectivity. Partners with the Human Resources department to manage department staff, identify employee training needs and performance issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business-related degree.
Four to seven years of experience, including audit firm experience.
Experience preferably in a banking, Fintech or payments institution.
Applied knowledge of audit methodologies and risk-based auditing techniques.
The ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in verbal and written communications, as well as, present information to groups of managers, employees, or third parties.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Self-directed and motivated.
The ability to manage multiple tasks.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to respond to common inquiries.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CIA preferred.

Responsibilities

Carrying out the annual, risk-based internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee.
Coordinating with lines of business to ensure timely submission of requested documentation.
Maintaining an accurate record of all findings and recommendations.
Managing professional third-party services engaged by the bank for third line activities.
Assisting senior audit leadership in meeting the strategic objectives, mission, and vision of the Bank's value-add focused internal audit function through oversight of the completion of audit engagements and assisting in the development and execution of the internal audit plan and scope.
Assisting with internal audits (timeliness, planning, execution, QA/QC, reporting including reporting to the Audit Committee).
Assisting and/or performing audit and exam issue validation.
Assisting with any regulatory matters related to the third line.
Tracking findings to ensure management adequately addresses identified risks and controls weaknesses.
Participating in planning the audit cycle to determine review schedules for functions/departments.
Performing operational reviews on selected branch sites.
Supervising, coaching, and developing audit staff while promoting professional standards, independence, and objectivity.
Partnering with the Human Resources department to manage department staff, identify employee training needs and performance issues.