Job Type
Full Time Opportunity
General Description
Lead the execution and completion of audit projects in accordance with the annual plan and under the direction of the Internal Audit management team. Assess business processes, risks, and internal controls to provide an independent evaluation of the Corporation's internal control environment and provide recommendations to improve business processes and controls, and contribution towards greater business efficiency. Live the principles of Popular's Code of Ethics, Corporate Policies and Guidelines and the Rules of Conduct, among others.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Manage projects and assignments by following internal quality standards and audit methodology and in coordination with the division's risk management, compliance function, SOX and IT Auditors.
2. Establish audit objectives and devise the audit plan and program in line with current audit scope, strategy, and budget.
3. Examine department activities to evaluate risk exposures regarding the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, safeguarding of assets, and compliance with policies, procedures, and related laws and regulations.
4. Foster compliance with pre-established projects' timelines and timely communication of progress and any concerns with deadlines to management.
5. Supervise, review, coach, and evaluate staff auditors' work to improve their capabilities and effectiveness in applying audit techniques while encouraging their professional development.
6. Identify and elevate issues and processes enhancements, proposing solutions and root causes and effectively communicating them to team members, supervisors, and auditees.
7.
Play an active role in discussions and meetings and influence others through constructive input while creating an exceptional experience with auditees by understanding their expectations and seeking their feedback.
8. Actively participate in the achievement of the Internal Audit's strategic plan and in other special projects.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience
Three (3) years of experience as an auditor (internal or external).
Certifications / Licenses (These certifications are preferred but not required)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Other Qualifications
1. Comprehensive understanding of internal control environments.
2. Knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, and finance and accounting practices and methods.
3.
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills (verbal/written); ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, in both English and Spanish.
4. Available to travel as needed.
5. Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
6. Excellent people skills to develop and maintain good relationships with auditees, anticipate their needs, present alternatives, and provide follow-up to the agreements reached.
7. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
8. Excellent organizational skills to work with multiple tasks and comply with established deadlines.
9. Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
10. Results-driven and proactive.
Values
Passion for People
Succeed Together
Own Every Moment
Build the Future
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