Audit Operations, Vice President

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Company: MUFG
Location: New York, NY 10020 (Midtown area)

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Job Summary
The IAA Professional Practices – Vice President role’s primary responsibilities will include supporting various Audit Operations activities. The person applying for this role must embrace a dynamic environment; be energized by helping to drive and support continuous improvements; and will be provided with opportunities to share ideas and contribute to the overall development of operational related enhancements.

Major Responsibilities:

The Vice President will have the following responsibilities:
  • Serve as the content expert for the department’s performance metrics to key stakeholders (i.e., CAE, AFC, ECA, etc.)
  • Continue to enhance and oversee the department wide monthly and quarterly performance reporting deliverables. Activities may include managing the project/deliverable timelines, aggregating the relevant materials, conceptualizing data, summarizing key messages, performing quality control and reconciliation, and ensuring a high quality presentation
  • Consistently deliver accurate performance reporting within the mandated time schedule
  • Collaborate with Senior Management to collect and reconcile the performance data set to help ensure data quality, completeness, accuracy, and integrity
  • Proactively drive continuous improvements by seeking ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the work performed by the individual teams within Audit Operations, including enhancing reports and dashboards to deliver more value and insight to stakeholders, automating manual activities, and ongoing uplift of the reporting process
  • Develop required playbooks, procedures and templates supporting Audit Operations
  • Build and maintain key relationships across the Department and within the Professional Practices team
  • Participate in ad-hoc activities related to Audit Operations, such as process improvement projects and governance of applicable Operations related project management tools
  • Expand knowledge of industry leading practices related to Audit Operations through industry guidance, regulatory expectations and networking opportunities
  • Direct and train junior team members on Audit Operations Activities

Qualifications:

SKILLS

  • Problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational and presentation skills
  • Commitment and strong work ethics
  • Excellent communication (verbal, written and listening) and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with all levels within the Department
  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Attention to detail, adaptable and work with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects and organize time effectively
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and business partners
  • Ability to research, compile and analyze information
  • Possess knowledge of audit essentials, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, audit methodology, risk assessment processes
  • Demonstrate willingness to put in extra time and effort, if needed
  • Minimum of seven years of internal / external audit or risk management experience is preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of audit workflow tools is preferred
  • Experience with the financial industry and related markets, big four accounting firms, and related regulatory bodies is a plus


EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline, at an accredited College or University
  • Professional auditing certifications, such as the CIA, CPA, or CFSA, are highly desirable

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.