Manager of Audit Job at Simmons Bank
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Position Summary
Managers are responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating workflow. Managers develop and train staff, provide key input in the development of the risk-based internal audit plan, maintain all organization and professional ethical standards and work independently under minimal supervision with significant latitude for initiative and independent judgement. Advanced technical skills along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assume responsibilities for project management.
- Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
- Maintain contact with business units throughout the year and possess a thorough knowledge of the business units and all facets of their business.
- Maintain familiarity with qualifications of all staff members assigning staff as appropriate.
- Monitor time budgets.
- Supervise staff and provide on-the-job training; review work papers and reports prepared by staff.
- Anticipate problem areas and questions that will arise during the course of a project.
- Provides technical assistance to auditors in compiling, drafting ad completing audits and audit reports.
- Keep Director and Chief Audit Executive informed of all-important developments; analyze problems and recommend solutions.
- Communicates project’s progress, problems, resolutions, and other business concerns to Director or Chief Audit Executive.
- Presents findings, recommendations and corrective actions to management, the Audit Committee, Board of Directors or other related board committees.
- Monitors follow-up on outstanding issues including management’s response to any internal or external audit findings.
- Assist in development of responsible, trained staff by conducting performance evaluations.
- Participates in the development of the annual audit plan.
- Develops individual audit programs.
- Assists the bank’s independent auditors and regulatory examiners in their respective exams.
- Assists with the preparation and implementation of Audit Department goals and objectives including departmental budgets.
- Attention to adding value to the bank is an integral part of the job requirements. Managers must demonstrate their ability to identify opportunities for operational enhancements and efficiencies.
- Learn through direct supervisor, proper delegation and management of workload and demonstrate ability to properly delegate and manage workload.
Other Responsibilities:
- Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships and shares information gained with management.
- Assumes individual responsibility to learn all new technology introduced by the Bank as appropriate for Internal Audit.
- Work to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, developing training aids, and acting as instructor in performance development programs.
- Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by Directors or the Chief Audit Executive.
- Such other duties as may be assigned.
- Encouraged to join a community and/or professional association with Director approval prior to joining.
Career Track Guidelines:
- Performs all duties described above.
- Develop technical proficiency and competence.
- Work effectively as part of the Internal Audit team.
- Contribute to positive work environment by assisting other Managers, Supervisors, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns.
- Gain thorough understanding of the business units and develop rapport with those units.
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate business etiquette, including proper dress and business correspondence.
- Seek to learn through training and individual study.
- Actively participate in department community involvement program.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement list below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Skills:
- Strong analytical, audit planning and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities-ability to motivate, direct and empower team members and associates by providing a positive team environment.
- Time management, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to read and write procedures, general business correspondence (including short-to-simple correspondence), routine reports and memos.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedures manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and/or legal documents.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or board of directors or board committees.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred, and
- 6+ years of applicable work experience, Auditing or Accounting/Finance preferred, demonstrating a progression in complexity and number of projects managed.
- Advanced Degree (e.g. Master’s) and/or Professional certification of CPA and/or CIA preferred.
- Prior work experience auditing a Financial/Banking Institution and/or working in compliance at a Banking Institution.
- Heavy Financial Institution experience preferred.
Certifications:
- CPA and/or CIA certifications preferred.
- If, CPA, must be a member in good standing with the AICPA and respective state societies.
Other Qualifications:
- Strong organizational, leadership, management, process and relational, time management, oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with the concept and practice of the COSO framework and control self-assessment approach for the review of reliable financial reporting, operational efficiency and compliance.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications. Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to Affirmative Action Programs consisting of results-oriented procedures to ensure equal employment opportunities. These programs require positive action in lieu of neutral non-discrimination and merit hiring/performance policies.
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