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VP Lead Auditor - Financial Controls and Regulatory Reporting

Crédit Agricole SA, New York, NY, United States


Overview

VP Lead Auditor - Financial Controls and Regulatory Reporting
Business type: Types of Jobs - General Inspection / Audit
Job title: VP Lead Auditor - Financial Controls and Regulatory Reporting
Contract type: Permanent Contract
Job summary

The Lead Auditor (LA) conducts audit assignments from planning to report. This includes an assessment of the audited activity, the performance of tests, analysis and controls and the issuance of recommendations. The LA is responsible for the consistency and comprehensiveness of the audit deliverables and, under the supervision of the Risk and Finance Audit Supervisor and potentially the guidance of the global Finance Audit Partner, for drafting the debriefing presentation to management and the final report. The LA usually may lead a team of several auditors in audit execution, including Fieldwork assigned to himself/herself. The LA generally leads audit assignments that have a focus on Finance, accounting, regulatory reporting, or related controls. He/she provides support to other IGE Managers for assignments where financial control expert knowledge and competencies are needed. He/she monitors and validates the proper implementation of recommended corrective actions addressing these risks.
Key Responsibilities

Assess the risks of the audited activities and validate the related control environment for its design and operating effectiveness
Review and challenge the processes and controls in view of their respective purpose and mandates as well as the related risks, relying on fact based and documented audit works
Verify the audited unit’s compliance with internal policies and procedures and the applicable laws and regulations
Monitor the fieldwork carried out by the team and adjust the fields of audit to the risks identified
Maintain close communication with the IGE and stakeholder management on audit progress following the pre-set timeframe
Notify immediately the Audit Supervisor / Global Audit Lead or Supervisor / Head of Local Audit of any major control weaknesses (reputational, regulatory, compliance, etc.) identified during the audit review and comply with any escalation policy in the bank
Manage and organize interviews, debriefing meetings of conclusions with Management impacted by the audit
Follow-through with Management on response to the draft audit report and prepare for the final audit report publication
Document, communicate, and memorialize audit deliverables are in adherence to the IGE/IGL Methodologies as per the Audit Charter
Monitor and maintain assigned Auditable Objects (AO) pertaining to the assigned areas of coverage
Team Management: Define objectives and perform end of assignment assessment for the team allocated during an assignment
Ensure collaborative and productive relationship within the team
Contribute to the on-going development of IGE’s knowledge and expertise of financial/accounting controls, auditing standards and best practices; attend industry or CA group events to keep abreast of relevant developments in financial control or regulatory reporting
Compensation

$165,000 to $185,000
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Supplementary Information

Management and Reporting
Direct reporting line to the Americas’ Director responsible for Risk and Finance audit coverage
During an assignment, the Lead Auditor may also report to a global Supervisor in charge of the assignment
Key Internal contacts
Stakeholders performing and/or supporting business operations, including Finance and regulatory reporting
Key External contacts
The LA may be asked to coordinate co-source resources on engagements or provide support for regulator interactions
Geographical area

America, United States Of America
Qualifications

Bachelor or Masters’ degree in accounting, business, finance, engineering, economics or related field (or relevant experience)
CPA License
Experience

5-8 years of experience in audit or financial regulatory reporting control environment
Audit background in Accounting and Financial regulatory reporting (e.g., FFIEC 002 report, FFIEC 002S report, FR2900, etc.)
Required skills

Organization, efficiency, results driven, analytical skills
Verbal and written communication
Autonomy and Leadership
Self-confidence, ability to defend own findings and conclusions, ability to cope with stress
Accuracy and reliability
Analytical skills
Relationship management
Capacity to cooperate
Ability to work across disciplines and cultures
Basic French
Skills & Knowledge Required

Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of auditing
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse facts, and prepare and present concise reports
Knowledge of organization and activities of the Bank
Ability to lead a group or work as part of a group to accomplish shared goals
Any specific skills knowledge in using core IT systems of the Bank (understanding of the data production, analysis of the results)
Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)
Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size. 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world. Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities. For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com. Twitter: ca_cib LinkedIn: credit-agricole-cib. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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