Senior Principal Auditor
We have a tremendous opportunity for a Senior Principal Auditor with a $5B - $10B Indiana based financial institution. The Internal Audit Department is seeking an energetic, motivated Senior Principal Auditor to join the newly developed Professional Practices team within the department.
The individual hired for this exciting opportunity will oversee the department’s Issue Tracking and Validation Program, driving timely remediation of identified issues and assisting the Director of Internal Audit, Professional Practices with monthly board and committee reporting.
Essential Functions
- Develop and oversee the Internal Audit Department’s Issue Tracking and Validation processes by establishing a robust framework for tracking audit issues, including monitoring and reporting of the status of outstanding audit issues to senior management and the Bank’s Audit Committee.
- Collaborate with In-Charge Auditors to review audit issues identified during internal audit engagements to ensure that identified issues are classified appropriately based on their risk level, regulatory implications and business impact.
- Ensure that all identified issues clearly document root causes, control deficiencies, and impact to the organization in supporting documentation and detailed audit reports.
- Collaborate with In-Charge Auditors with regards to the development and prioritization of remediation efforts. Ensure that comprehensive remediation plans are developed in conjunction with the line of business partners, to include clear and appropriate timelines and detailed action plans based on the identified risk-level of the issue.
- Track progress on issue remediation, escalate concerns where necessary, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions and validation processes, as defined in established internal audit procedures.
- Analyze recurring issues to identify systemic control weaknesses and proactively recommend process improvements.
- Manage the internal audit department’s issues management database to track the status of open issues, corrective actions, and remediation completion dates.
- Effectively communicate with the appropriate In-Charge Internal Auditors as to the status of outstanding issues and review progress with the internal auditor and line of business, as appropriate.
- Self-prioritize and effectively plan your own work activities, managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results. Proactively take on additional work to support the team when possible.
- Provide training and coaching to audit team members relating to the department’s issues management program, and, as applicable, provide training to the broader Audit Department.
Here is what our client offers:
- A financially sound, future focused, financial institution preparing for the next phase of growth
- An opportunity to join a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance and consulting services
- An opportunity to be “heard” where both your opinion and time are valued
- A great culture where people enjoy their jobs and treat each other like family
Here is what our client requires:
- Minimum of 6 -8 years of experience in internal audit within a financial services institution
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration; information technology, computer science, or in a related discipline. Master’s degree a plus
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required. Possession of relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) a plus
- Comprehensive understanding of banking operations and internal audit approaches
- Demonstrated proficiency in implementing IPPF, the Standards, Quality Assurance standards, and other leading practices of internal auditing.
- Experience working with AuditBoard or other automated audit software.
- Advanced reporting, writing and communication skills.
- Advanced interpersonal and influencing skills, able to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please apply using the “Apply” link. If you have questions about this opportunity, feel free to call Kevin O’Connor @ (724) 837-6338.
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