Audit Project Manager II-Audit Analytics

Overview

This is a hybrid role (if located in Charlotte or Raleigh, NC) with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. Three days a week in office. Open to remote in several markets for highly qualified candidate.

This Audit Project Manager 11-Audit Analytics position reports to the Director of Audit Analytics Team. The DA Audit Project Manager II role is responsible for supporting and assisting in the development of the Internal Audit data analytics program, supporting the execution of internal audit work by leveraging data analytics, and creating process efficiencies. These responsibilities will include:

• Lead data analytic effort in supporting internal audit programs, including developing scope, planning, execution, and reporting.

• Work with the audit team in identifying new opportunities of leveraging data analytics in audit projects.
• Effectively communicate with business owners on data analysis results and be a strong representative of the Internal Audit department
• Provide data analytic documentation according to the internal audit documentation standards.
• Design and lead the development of new data analytic tools to provide insights and to increase efficiency.

The DA Audit Project Manager II should demonstrate an advanced understanding of data analytics and associated technologies to support the audit plan and program. This individual will be responsible for utilizing data analysis techniques to provide insights and efficiency to the internal audit projects including analyzing enterprise data to meet audit objectives, creating tools to automate audit processes and procedures, supporting ad-hoc data analytics needs, and assisting in the development of the Internal Audit Data Analytic Program.

Responsibilities

• Project Management - Owner of data analytics test work performed on a given audit including understanding of audit area, data sources, audit objectives, and testing. Primary data analytics task delivery as agreed upon from planning session, along with ad hoc requests that arise during the audit. Develop code/script, debug, and iterate through testing exercises to produce high quality, accurate, and repeatable data analytics routines. Produce workpaper following the Audit Analytics methodology and templates. Self-validate the analysis results to ensure the data analytics testing meets objectives and is accurate.
• Program Development and Management - Provide timely updates to Audit Analytics Director on deliverable timelines and escalate potential risks to delivery and potential findings.
• Relationship Development - Develop broad and deep relationships with audit peers in the corresponding audit pillar to gain insights, build trust, and foster partnerships.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Public accounting or Bank internal auditing OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Public accounting or Bank internal auditing

License or Certification Type:

Designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant industry certifications.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of internal and external laws, policies, and procedures regulating Internal Audit actions.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC Rules, and SOX Act.

Preferred skills:

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, accounting information systems, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in data analysis, data visualization and process automation.
• Good understanding of audit process and methodology
• Financial services industry experience preferred. Big 4 audit or assurance experience preferred.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages and applications, including SQL, Visual Basic, HTML, Java, C/C++, SAS, SQL Workbench/J, Python, R, Oracle SQL Developer, IBM Netezza, MS SQL Server, MS Visual Studio, MS Power BI Desktop, Alteryx, Tableau, Business Intelligence
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate highly technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences supported by a strong understanding of the business concepts behind the data.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the capability to work on multiple projects with minimal direction in a dynamic and fluid environment with rotating priorities.
• Ability to lead project deliverables through to completion.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and accepting ownership and accountability of the process and deliver on commitments.
• Pro-active, high energy and strong interpersonal skills with a team-focused attitude, demonstrating the ability to collaborate and compromise while building effective relationships.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.