VP, Professional Practices Senior Audit Manager

Cathay General Bancorp • El Monte, CA

121d • $82,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The VP, Sr. Manager, Professional Practices Audit reports directly to the SVP, Chief Audit Executive. Internal Audit Professional Practices is responsible for managing professional practices; coordinating work planning activities; expanding and supporting the use of technology and data analytics; monitoring and reporting the implementation of the work plan; administering the Audit system; and coordinating training and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field.
• Certification as a Certified International Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent is desirable.
• At least 3-5 years of professional practices experience and/or 7+ years of experience in conducting/managing audit or control functions.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in developing risk-based audit methodologies, risk assessments, annual planning, risk and control, quality assurance practices.
• Proven track record in project management and coordination/integration efforts across multiple audit groups.

Nice To Haves

• Solid knowledge of the audit and banking/financial industry and its associated risks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation and development of leading practices, strategy, and methodology.
• Participating in Bank wide meetings and working groups to support initiatives.
• Providing or assisting in methodology / audit platform training.
• Producing sophisticated reporting on audit issues and KPIs to senior management and committees.
• Serves as a thought leader on the evolving role of internal audit.
• Research and draft standard operating procedures and guidance to ensure compliance with the IIA International Standards.
• Administers and monitors the Internal Audit Section's Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
• Planning and coordinating independent internal and external quality assurance reviews.
• Advising the CAE on actions to further improve the management and conduct of internal audit services.
• Assisting in editing and the quality assurance review of internal audit outputs.
• Optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes.
• Develop and maintain the audit universe.
• Serve as focal point and primary administrator of the audit management software.
• Partner with Internal Audit Management Team to identify opportunities to utilize data analytics and automation.
• Monitor progress of assurance and advisory engagements.
• Prepare report on the implementation of the internal audit work plan.
• Develop and generate exception-based management reporting, and KPIs against key department targets.
• Prepare summary issue reports on common and cross cutting issues identified by assurance, advisory and investigation activities.
• Manage the issuance and disclosure of internal audit reports.
• Coordinate and communicate the department's activities with key regulators.
• Administer and monitor the IA Departments training and professional development program.
• Coordinate the identification of skill gaps in relations to the IIA competency framework competencies.
• Develop a comprehensive training plan based on training needs identified by staff and their managers.
• Partner with bank management on more complex assignments.
• Representing Audit on more complex and/or critical bank committees, projects, or tasks forums.
• Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by the CAE.

Benefits

• $82K - $145K / year or hour (whichever is applicable)
• Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree