Lead - Quality Assurance Internal Audit (US Shift)

Job Description

Role Summary As a Quality Assurance Lead in Audit, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of audit processes. You will lead the development and execution of quality assurance strategies, supporting the audit function in maintaining high standards and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will help enhance audit effectiveness, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvements. Write and/or review detailed audit programs to test the internal controls. Document findings and interface with line management to confirm accuracy of observations and agree upon action plans. Direct and participate in special audits or project reviews. Key Responsibilities – To support the IA function in providing management and the board with an independent assessment on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Firm’s processes for controlling its activities and managing its risks. The Internal Audit Manager is expected to work with the Audit group in accomplishing the following: • Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks for audit processes. • Conduct reviews to assess audit quality and provide recommendations for improvement. • Support internal and external audit reviews, ensuring consistency and compliance. • Draft and present comprehensive management action plans and audit reports as final deliverables. • Coordinate work with Risk & Compliance and other control-related activities, including Internal Audit. • Utilize relationship management skills to build business relationships with audit clients • To positively participate as part of the wider Internal Audit team in all situations. • Ensure that audits are delivered on time and to a high standard. • Provide feedback to the Head of Audit-on-audit progress and deliverables during weekly meetings. Key Contacts and Working Relationships – • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the Firm. • Liaise with other control functions (Compliance, Risk and Internal Controls) to ensure clear understanding of risks to the business is understood to ensure a consistent message is conveyed to the business. Skills / Experience Required – • Min of 4 years in audit quality assurance, preferably in a leadership role. • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred. • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) preferred. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • A mix of Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management and/or consulting experience • Be able to hold meetings with management independently or drive the conversation to obtain audit results. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong project management skills • Familiarity with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. • Ability to follow directions and receive constructive feedback on work products submitted for review. General – • Keep up to date with industry developments, legislation and regulatory requirements. • Strong analytical and investigation skills. • Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.