Job Description
The Lead Auditor - IT, will participate in audits and assists the In-charge in all aspects of audit activities including planning, execution and audit test step design, for both complex audits and audits outside their areas of familiarity. Perform as the In-charge auditor on complex, medium size audits with larger teams. Works on department special projects.<br>40<br><div>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</div><ul><li>Identifies areas of risk and recognizes whether the related controls are operating effectively.</li><li>Lead audit assignments, conduct planning, fieldwork and reporting, review fieldwork performed by staff auditors.</li><li>Communicate timely and effectively with both team members and management regarding audit observations.</li><li>Builds productive relationships with colleagues and clients, increasing the value of IA.</li><li>Organizes and plans (including time utilization) effectively and efficiently for self (e.g., daily tasks, assigned areas and special projects).</li><li>Prepares report draft under guidance of a supervisor.</li><li>Challenges test steps to ensure they are appropriate and effective.</li><li>Develop test steps for new entities or processes.</li><li>Works to apply data analytics where possible.</li><li>Participates in special projects and special investigations under the direction of a supervisor.</li><li>Prepares risk assessments for areas previously audited with guidance from Supervisor.</li><li>Identifies improvements to audit processes and works with supervisor to develop solutions.</li><li>Delivers quality audit work and meets the completion timeframes of each audit.</li><li>Demonstrates commitment to professional development through continuing education.</li></ul><br><div><div><strong>Required Skills: </strong></div><ul><li>Strong Internal or external audit experience, preferably in Banking.</li><li>Good ability to identify risks.</li><li>Good knowledge of applicable industries.</li><li>Applies audit and industry knowledge gained to applicable assignments.</li><li>Experience with data analytics and where to apply them to conduct test work and build continuous auditing.</li><li>Properly completes workpaper content in accordance with IIA and Valley IAS audit standards.</li><li>Demonstrates reliability and dependability.</li><li>Demonstrates appropriate and effective business writing, e.g., audit issues and memos.</li><li>Ability to foster an environment of camaraderie and trust.</li><li>Good communication and interpersonal skills - includes ability to interact with peers and clients with ease and to participate as part of the team.</li></ul><div> </div><div><strong>Required Experience: </strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business Related field such as Accounting, Finance or MIS and a minimum 5 years' experience, preferably in Banking.</li><li>Strong PC skills (Excel and Word).</li><li>Certification of CIA, CISA, or CPA is a plus. Active pursuit of a certification is a requirement.</li></ul></div><br>Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.<br>$81,400.00<br>$140,500.00Valley National Bank is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.