Finastra
Manager, Internal Audit Professional Practices
Finastra, Lake Mary, Florida, us, 32795
Job Title: Manager, Internal Audit Professional Practices
Job Summary
The Manager, Internal Audit Professional practices plays a key role in a dynamic, Global Financial Technology (FinTech) Company, partnering with the business to ensure risks are recognized and appropriately managed. This role maintains the Department Methodology in accordance with the IIA's International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and applicable regulatory guidance.
Responsibilities
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Company's business, risk landscape, financials, processes and control environment
* Maintain / update the audit methodology and associated governance documents, procedures and templates, including maintenance of applicable areas of AuditBoard and other tools
* Develop and facilitate training courses to communicate new or revised audit methodology concepts, tools and techniques to the department
* Serve as the department's audit methodology subject matter expert, including consulting with and advising audit teams in unique or complex situations
* Stay up to date with audit practices in the industry, trends, and impactful events in order to make methodology enhancement recommendations
* Monitor and analyze new or revised IIA standards, guidance and publications; make recommendations and lead the implementation of any action plans
* Perform gap assessments against new or revised internal audit-related requirements and guidance from US and non-US regulators, make recommendations to mitigate any gaps, and lead the implementation of any action plans
* Collaborate with first- and second-line assurance teams to share best practices, understand assurance activities performed across the organization and align on risk and control processes, where feasible
* Manage validation and testing of all Internal Audit Findings
* Provide timely, accurate and informative governance reporting to the Chief Auditor, Business Risk Council, Enterprise Risk Oversight Committee and the Board of Directors
* Develop and track KPIs for the Internal Audit Department
* Coordinate Internal Audit's annual planning process including risk assessment planning, fieldwork and reporting
* Perform special projects as needed
* Supervise, train, develop and mentor audit team
Basic Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience:
* B.S. in Accounting or other relevant field
* 5+ years of public accounting / consulting, internal or external auditing, Finance, Accounting or other relevant experience
* Previous experience with AuditBoard
* Certified Internal Auditor
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* High ethical standards and values with ability to handle confidential / sensitive issues and information with the highest degree of professional responsibility
* Experience as an Internal or External Auditor, an Accountant or similar professional
* Thorough understanding of professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
* Ability to work with minimal supervision, make independent decisions and lead and direct the work of others
* Knowledge of risks, controls and auditing concepts, approaches, tools, techniques, frameworks and best practices
* Strong Attention to Detail
* Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships, challenge, negotiate and gain the confidence and respect of internal and external stakeholders
* Project management skills with ability to successfully manage concurrent projects, prioritize conflicting objectives and drive simultaneous initiatives to completion
* Strong analytical skills and experience; ability to recognize, analyze and solve complex problems
* Strong technical and data management skills including ability to audit, format, model and analyze large data sets and discern data inaccuracies
* Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
* Ability to distill complex data, analysis, conclusions into accurate, succinct and relevant reports and summaries
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in a public company, regulated industry or Big 4 firm
* Experience in FinTech or Financial Services
* Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
Applicants for this position need to be located in the following cities or their immediate surrounding areas: (Lake Mary/Orlando, Atlanta and Austin). Due to the requirements of this position, this job posting is not available for, and Finastra will not be considering any, applicants from New York City.
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Job Summary
The Manager, Internal Audit Professional practices plays a key role in a dynamic, Global Financial Technology (FinTech) Company, partnering with the business to ensure risks are recognized and appropriately managed. This role maintains the Department Methodology in accordance with the IIA's International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and applicable regulatory guidance.
Responsibilities
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Company's business, risk landscape, financials, processes and control environment
* Maintain / update the audit methodology and associated governance documents, procedures and templates, including maintenance of applicable areas of AuditBoard and other tools
* Develop and facilitate training courses to communicate new or revised audit methodology concepts, tools and techniques to the department
* Serve as the department's audit methodology subject matter expert, including consulting with and advising audit teams in unique or complex situations
* Stay up to date with audit practices in the industry, trends, and impactful events in order to make methodology enhancement recommendations
* Monitor and analyze new or revised IIA standards, guidance and publications; make recommendations and lead the implementation of any action plans
* Perform gap assessments against new or revised internal audit-related requirements and guidance from US and non-US regulators, make recommendations to mitigate any gaps, and lead the implementation of any action plans
* Collaborate with first- and second-line assurance teams to share best practices, understand assurance activities performed across the organization and align on risk and control processes, where feasible
* Manage validation and testing of all Internal Audit Findings
* Provide timely, accurate and informative governance reporting to the Chief Auditor, Business Risk Council, Enterprise Risk Oversight Committee and the Board of Directors
* Develop and track KPIs for the Internal Audit Department
* Coordinate Internal Audit's annual planning process including risk assessment planning, fieldwork and reporting
* Perform special projects as needed
* Supervise, train, develop and mentor audit team
Basic Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience:
* B.S. in Accounting or other relevant field
* 5+ years of public accounting / consulting, internal or external auditing, Finance, Accounting or other relevant experience
* Previous experience with AuditBoard
* Certified Internal Auditor
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* High ethical standards and values with ability to handle confidential / sensitive issues and information with the highest degree of professional responsibility
* Experience as an Internal or External Auditor, an Accountant or similar professional
* Thorough understanding of professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
* Ability to work with minimal supervision, make independent decisions and lead and direct the work of others
* Knowledge of risks, controls and auditing concepts, approaches, tools, techniques, frameworks and best practices
* Strong Attention to Detail
* Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships, challenge, negotiate and gain the confidence and respect of internal and external stakeholders
* Project management skills with ability to successfully manage concurrent projects, prioritize conflicting objectives and drive simultaneous initiatives to completion
* Strong analytical skills and experience; ability to recognize, analyze and solve complex problems
* Strong technical and data management skills including ability to audit, format, model and analyze large data sets and discern data inaccuracies
* Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
* Ability to distill complex data, analysis, conclusions into accurate, succinct and relevant reports and summaries
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in a public company, regulated industry or Big 4 firm
* Experience in FinTech or Financial Services
* Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
Applicants for this position need to be located in the following cities or their immediate surrounding areas: (Lake Mary/Orlando, Atlanta and Austin). Due to the requirements of this position, this job posting is not available for, and Finastra will not be considering any, applicants from New York City.
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