Lead - Audit

TDECU•Houston, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Lead serves as a key resource in performing and overseeing audits, including operational, compliance, and financial audits. This role involves leading complex audit engagements, managing audit assigned resources, and providing strategic insights to enhance organizational operations and compliance. The Audit Lead collaborates closely with management as a trusted advisor, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal controls while promoting continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (required).
Professional certifications are required, such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE.
Ten plus years of experience in internal or external auditing, with a focus on financial services or credit unions.
Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing teams.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as those from the NCUA and state regulatory bodies.
Advanced knowledge of audit frameworks (e.g., COSO) and regulatory compliance standards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with audit management tools (e.g., TeamMate) and data analytics platforms (e.g., IDEA).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present executive leadership.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Audit Leadership As an individual contributor, plan, lead, and execute all phases of complex audits, including risk assessments, program development, fieldwork, and reporting.
Develops and refines audit programs to address emerging risks, regulations, and business priorities.
Maintains comprehensive and accurate audit documentation in accordance with departmental and professional standards.
Completes annual risk assessments of assigned auditable entities.
Audits Management Supervises audit persons assigned to audit engagements, providing coaching, guidance, and feedback to enhance performance, audit evaluation and skill development advice.
Ensures audit engagements are completed within budget, deadlines, and quality benchmarks.
Reviews and approves audit workpapers, reports, and findings.
Strategic Collaboration Acts as a liaison with senior management and other stakeholders, fostering collaborative relationships to identify and mitigate risks.
Provides actionable recommendations to address controlling weaknesses and operational inefficiencies.
Risk and Compliance Oversight Conducts risk assessments to prioritize audit engagements and ensure comprehensive coverage of high-risk areas.
Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as NCUA and state regulations.
Partners with management to develop management responses Monitors management’s completion of corrective action plans and complete validations that actions implemented are appropriate for close-out of outstanding issues.
Data Analysis and Reporting Utilizes advanced analytics tools (e.g., IDEA, ACL) to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepares and presents clear and concise audit reports to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
Continuous Improvement Stays current with industry trends, audit practices, and regulatory changes, integrating best practices into audit methodologies.
Contributes to the development of the internal audit function, including training initiatives and process enhancements.