Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elliott Davis is a forward-thinking tax, assurance, and consulting services firm with a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. They are seeking an Internal Audit Manager in their Financial Services Group to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality internal audit services for financial institutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage internal audit engagements across key banking functions, including:
- Loan operations and credit administration
- Deposit operations
- ACH and electronic payments
- Wire transfers
- Branch operations
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Human resources and payroll
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Model Risk Management (MRM)
- Investment and treasury operations
- Plan and scope audit engagements, including risk assessments, audit programs, and resource allocation
- Oversee execution of audit procedures, ensuring work is performed in accordance with firm methodology, professional standards, and regulatory expectations
- Review audit workpapers, testing results, and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with quality standards
- Ensure all audit engagements are delivered on time and within scope by actively managing project timelines, budgets, and team workloads
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during engagements, including leading meetings, presenting findings, and addressing questions
- Review and finalize audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations
- Identify emerging risks, control deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities, providing strategic insights to clients
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates, including:
- Coaching on audit methodology and technical concepts
- Providing ongoing performance feedback
- Supporting training and professional development
- Support business development efforts, including proposal support, client relationship management, and identification of additional service opportunities at existing clients
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and internal processes
- Manage multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining a high level of quality and client service
- Assist in administrative functions of team management such as scheduling and billing
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields, with demonstrated progression in responsibility
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
- Strong understanding of audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques
- Strong understanding of banking operations and regulatory expectations
- Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and managing teams
- Proven ability to review complex work, identify issues, and ensure high-quality deliverables
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to clients and senior stakeholders
- Ability to travel when required (estimated maximum of 25 nights per year)
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA (or active progress toward certification)
- Experience managing client relationships within financial institutions
- Familiarity with regulatory guidance (e.g., FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, state banking regulators)
- Experience with data analytics tools and audit technology platforms
- Demonstrated leadership and people development experience
Benefits
- Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
- Flexible work schedules
- 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
- First-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
- One-on-one professional coaching
- Leadership and career development programs
- Access to Beyond: a one-of a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally
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