Internal Audit Senior Manager

First Vice President, Internal Audit Senior Manager San Francisco

 

United Commercial Bank is searching for an experienced manager to oversee the Financial Risks and Resource Management Processes Group within our Internal Audit Department. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make a significant contribution to the development of this new department within our fast-growing financial institution. This senior manager will have overall responsibility for planning and execution of testing of internal controls over financial reporting across the Bank (Section 404) and all Resource Management Process Audits.  In addition, this individual will be a key leader in building the infrastructure of this new department as we transition Internal Audit from an outsourced function to an internal department. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned internal audit manager at a national or international financial institution, or will have a background in external audit (preferably with a Big 4 audit firm) reaching a level of experienced manager working on public companies.  In addition, the ideal candidate must have strong leadership, project management and communication skills.  CPA, CFA or CIA, knowledge of US GAAP and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley is required.


Job description:

 Overall responsibility for planning and execution of testing of internal controls over financial reporting (to comply with Section 404) and all Resource Management Process audits across the Bank Serves as the Lead in the Internal Audit Department on Financial Risks and Controls and providing training and input to audit planning when necessaryResponsibility for updating the annual risk assessments and the related internal audit plan based on consultation with the Chief Auditor, members of the Bank's management team, external auditors and consideration of regulatory findings or internal control deficiencies identified in the 404 AssessmentOversight of the planning,scheduling and execution of internal audits within established time budgets and deadlines, ensuring all activities conform to established departmental audit proceduresReviews and prepares detailed reports of audit findings, presenting any issues, control deficiencies, recommendations and a Management Summary for review by the Chief Auditor prior to submission to management or the audit committeeMonitors management's actions to address control deficiencies discovered in the audit process to final resolution and implementation.  Reviews the adequacy and appropriateness of the responses and performs follow up with management as necessaryWorks with senior management Bankwide to recommend and implement best practice solutions which enhance the internal control environment and operational efficiency of the BankClose coordination with cross-functional teams (Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Group, Finance Department, Independent Asset Review Group, Compliance, etc.) to ensure an efficient and a synergistic approach to overall risk management and testing of all internal controls.Periodic reporting to senior management, and when required to executive management and the Audit CommitteeClose coordination with cross-functional teams (Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Group, Finance Department, Independent Asset Review Group, Compliance, etc.) to ensure an efficient and a synergistic approach to overall risk management and testing of all internal controls. Periodic reporting to senior management, and when required to executive management and the Audit Committee 

 

Requirements and qualifications:

 

Bachelors Degree in Business, with an emphasis in Accounting or FinanceCPA, MBA, CFA or CIA preferred5 to 10 years of  experience in Audit with a Big 4 Firm working on public companies, or significant management experience in a Finance Department and responsibility for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance (experience in financial services a plus)Excellent interpersonal/communication skills with the ability to build strong professional relationshipsAbility to work effectively across all divisions, functions and geographical locations (East and West Coast in US and Asia) as well as in a cross-cultural environment (knowledge of Cantonese or Mandarin helpful but not required)Strong presentation skills with experience reporting to senior management/Board committeesA proven track-record of effectively managing large projects with a successful outcomeAction and results oriented positive attitude with the ability to overcome obstaclesHigh level of integrity and ethical values

 

Human Resources

United Commercial Bank

555 Montgomery Street, Suite 1205

San Francisco, CA  94111

FAX 415/391-1209

www.ibankunited.com

 

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