Lead Auditor

GM Financial•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Audit team is responsible for independently evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the control structure for both enabling and operating departments within GM Financial North America. Results of the evaluation are reported to management along with recommendations for improvement. Audit also performs consultative audits upon management request and participates in company projects to help management identify risks and controls.

Responsibilities

Execute/lead audits, including planning and oversight, with limited supervision from the Manager, AVP or VP, while meeting the audit schedule. Execute Internal Audits, including client walkthroughs and the completion of design flows/narratives, identification of risk and controls within risk assessments, test work/workpapers, action plan validations, and issue management independently.
Establish timelines, audit scope, and objectives for completing the audit operating as the audit project owner.
Complete audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner within an agile audit environment (i.e., by the budgeted/estimated dates, within assigned sprint, and concise updates/collaboration with audit management). Monitor the implementation status of Management Action Plans and complete subsequent issue validation testing within timelines required by GMAS methodology.
Direct and review work of auditors, demonstrating effective leadership skills on a continuous basis, including discussion of performance and development opportunities, in accordance with departmental policy, with limited coaching from AVP or VP
Independently identify control weaknesses, controls gaps, and regulatory/legal compliance issues within assigned audits. Direct the completion of audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner (i.e., by the budgeted/estimated dates and provide updates to in-charge/management as needed)
Draft audit issues and formal audit reports with limited assistance from audit management.
Participate in integrated audits with the ability to understand not only operational risks and controls, but also technical/IT risks and controls.
Promote a cooperative and productive work environment and build effective working relationships with team members and audit clients.
Present Audit findings to management with minimal assistance from Manager, AVP, or VP.
Recommend and implement enhancements to audit tools and procedures.
Participate on Internal Audit and/or GMF enterprise-wide projects.
Utilize data analytics as needed to assess risk and/or complete audit testing.
Report to work as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conform with all company policies and procedures.