Audit Manager - Treasury - Citizens

Description


Audit Manager - Treasury, Accounting, and Finance



The Internal Audit team at Citizens is hiring an Audit Manager to lead and execute audit activities in the Treasury, Accounting, and Finance divisions of the bank. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has direct knowledge and/or experience in treasury and accounting related topics. The Audit Manager will oversee complex, high-risk audits of the bank’s Treasury functions, including Liquidity Risk Management, Capital Adequacy Process, Treasury Investment Portfolio, Asset Liability Management, and Treasury Operations. Other audits performed by the team include Investor Relations, Securities and Exchange Commission Financial Reporting, Financial Regulatory Reporting, Corporate Tax, and Enterprise Strategy. We are looking for an individual that will use existing knowledge and build additional knowledge of treasury and finance practices through external and internal trainings and transfer the knowledge to team members during the execution of audit activities.



The Internal Audit team is made up of over 110 skilled professionals with the mission of consistently providing the Board, Audit Committee, Shareholders, and Executive Management with an independent and objective view of the effectiveness and sustainability of the bank’s control environment, risk management practices, and culture. As part of our team, you’re made ready for a fulfilling career with exciting new challenges and opportunities to stretch yourself! As the Audit Manager, you will support the Senior Audit Manager with day-to-day management of audit engagements and the audit team. You will primarily be responsible for the delivery of individual audit engagements, within an assigned business unit, inline with methodology, standards, and procedures. You will develop professional relationships with the business, providing robust challenge and insight into the business unit's risk and control processes. Most importantly, you’ll feel valued for who you are and supported to achieve what’s important to you, personally and professionally!



The Audit Manager plans, implements, and directs the completion of audit coverage for applicable areas of responsibility, based on corporate and industry risks and regulations, and corporate polices and best practices. The Audit Manager reports to a Senior Audit Manager and provides them with appropriate information regarding the status of the audit plan, strategic business initiatives, and concerns that affect the division or the overall goals of the department.



Primary responsibilities include





+ Provide independent, objective assurance over the organization’s internal control framework and assist business line management by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.



+ Develop, monitor, and test the risk-based audit approach for assigned audits to ensure risks and controls are identified and reviewed.



+ Oversee the execution of planning and fieldwork activities by gathering data, performing analysis, and documenting results.



+ Execute efficient and effective audit techniques, including use of computer assisted audit techniques and integrated auditing concepts.



+ Ensure related risks, controls, and conclusions are well-supported and audit reports are prepared in an efficient, timely and concise manner.



+ Execute multiple projects at the same time and meet tight deadlines.



+ Assist in developing a professional group of colleagues capable of meeting team, department, and organizational goals; prepare staff to adapt to changes in the corporate environment and motivate them to higher levels of performance.



+ Build and manage relationships with senior business stakeholders and various risk partners in the first and second lines of defense.



+ Lead a team of professionals and coordinate with peers across functional teams.



+ Manage, train, and develop talent.



+ Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.





Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials





+ At least 7 years of experience with an internal audit function or public accounting firm, preferably in the banking industry



+ Experience in treasury, accounting, and finance functions and risk management practices



+ Project management knowledge and execution experience desired.



+ Bachelor’s Degree required.



+ CPA or CIA certification preferred or relevant knowledge and experience.





Hours & Work Schedule





+ Hours per Week: 40



+ Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (minimum of three days a week in office)





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Equal Employment Opportunity


At Citizens we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and treat everyone with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.


Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer


Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.


Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth







Background Check



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