VP, Professional Practices Internal Audit Manager

VP, Professional Practices Sr. Audit Manager

El Monte, CA (Hybrid 2 to 3 days/month)

Direct Hire

Job ID 25-09698

Solugenix is looking for a VP, Professional Practices Sr. Audit Manager. This is a direct hire opportunity in El Monte, CA ( Hybrid 2 to 3 days/month ).

Report directly to the SVP, CAE. The Internal Audit Professional Practices will be responsible for managing professional practices; coordinating work planning activities; expanding and supporting the use of technology and data analytics; monitoring and reporting the implementation of the work plan; administering the Audit system; and coordinating training and professional development activities.

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. (A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.)
• Certification as a Certified International Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent is desirable.
• MUST have 3 years of professional practice experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience in developing risk-based audit methodologies, risk assessments, annual planning, risk and control, and quality assurance practices.
• Strong knowledge and understanding on what Prudential banking regulator expectations are for banking organizations
• Proven track record in project management and coordination/integration efforts across multiple audit groups.
• Experience with building up a QAIP department
• Excellent communication skills - presentation and writing ability, communications, training, proposals, methodologies, and policies.
• Solid knowledge of the audit and banking/financial industry and its associated risks.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation and development of leading practices, strategy, and methodology.
• Proposing improvements and integrating audit professional practices.
• Participating in meetings and working groups to support initiatives.
• Providing or assisting in methodology/audit platform training.
• Producing sophisticated reporting on audit issues and KPIs to senior management and committees.
  
  

Management of professional practices:

• Serve as a thought leader on the evolving role of internal audit and keep abreast of innovations, developments, and best practices in internal auditing to facilitate continuous learning and improvements in the Internal Audit Section.
• Research and draft standard operating procedures and guidance to ensure compliance with the IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing coordinating, documenting, and communicating changes in policies, procedures, guidance, methodologies, and approaches, etc.
• Administer and monitor the Internal Audit Section's Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
• Plan and coordinate independent internal and external quality assurance reviews - advising the CAE on actions to further improve the management and conduct of internal audit services.
• Assist in editing and the quality assurance review of internal audit outputs, as needed, to ensure consistent conformance with QAIP requirements and good practices.
• Coordinate the External Quality Assurance reviews.
  
  

Coordination of work planning activities:

• Optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes.
• Develop and maintain the audit universe.
• Serve as a focal point and primary administrator of the audit management software.
• Partner with the Internal Audit Management Team to identify opportunities to utilize data analytics and automation in methodology and reporting processes.
• Expand and support the use of technology and data analytics in risk-based work planning and engagement-level planning, execution, and reporting.
  
  

Monitor and report the implementation of the work plan:

• Monitor the progress of assurance and advisory engagements.
• Prepare reports on the implementation of the internal audit work plan - coordinating/drafting the Internal Audit Section's input to Executive Board, and the Audit Committee.
• Develop and generate exception-based management reporting, and KPIs against key department targets - plans, projects, assignments.
• Prepare summary issue reports on common and cross-cutting issues identified by assurance, advisory, and investigation activities.
• Manage the issuance and disclosure of internal audit reports.
• Prepare Audit Committee materials.
• Coordinate and communicate the department's activities with key regulators including preparation/delivery of material required for examinations.
  
  

Training and professional development program:

• Administer and monitor the IA Department training and professional development program.
• Coordinate the identification of skill gaps in relation to the IIA competency framework competencies.
• Develop a comprehensive training plan medium/long-term training plan based on training needs identified by staff and their managers - monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the training plan.
• Partner with management on more complex assignments to implement enterprise-wide activities by having a high level of understanding of the business strategies.
  
  

Annual Base Salary Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $120,000 to $155,000. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About The Client

Our client is one of the largest commercial banks in Southern California.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance—providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.

Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business—it means having a dedicated ally focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.