Audit Supervisor - Internal Audit Dept

AUDIT SUPERVISOR

INTERNAL AUDIT DEPT

FIRSTBANK PR

Our Company

At FirstBank PR, we strive to be a trusted advisor to our clients and our employees are the ones that ensure we deliver on our promise of excellence in personalized customer service. Our more than 3,100 employees in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Florida share a passion for excellent customer service. We are proud of our team because they are continuously surpassing our client’s expectations.

A Brief Overview:

The Audit Supervisor plans, coordinates, and supervises audit engagements and special projects, ensuring their timely and effective completion in accordance with departmental norms, corporate policies, professional internal auditing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What you’ll do:

•    Supervises audit staff in the execution and completion of audit engagements as required by the General Auditor and/or Assistant General Auditor.

•   Conducts the audit planning phase, proposing audit scope and extent of audit procedures for review. Develops or updates the applicable risk and control matrix documenting objectives, risks, and the applicable controls. Designs or updates audit procedures using a risk-based approach.

•   Reviews audit workpapers to ensure completeness as to the steps designed in the audit program. Ensures workpapers adhere to departmental procedures and align with internal quality standards. Provides ongoing feedback and guidance to audit staff throughout the audit field work to support professional development and enhance audit effectiveness.

•   Prepares and/or reviews audit observation for issues and exceptions noted during the audit or review performed. Ensures timely delivery and communication of observations to management personnel.

•    Timely addresses and resolves review comments issued by the Assistant General Auditor and/or General Auditor, ensuring all engagement review points are adequately cleared prior to the issuance of the final audit report.

•     Prepares audit reports and communicates results to corresponding members of Management. Resolves issues or roadblocks timely in preparation for results presentation.

•     Ensures accuracy and uniformity between audit workpapers and the audit report, flash report, audit issues and action plans prior to final audit report issuance and audit engagement wrap up.

•     Participates in audit entry and exit meetings with Management, ensuring effective communication of audit objectives, scope, findings, and recommendations, as coordinated with and deemed appropriate by the General Auditor and/or Assistant General Auditor or Senior Assistant General Auditor.

•     Monitors the completion of the audit project and engagements following the time budgets assigned. Maintains the Assistant General Auditor and/or Senior Assistant General Auditor informed of progress and/or difficulties in carrying out the projects. Recommends solutions when applicable.

•     Monitors the remediation status of audit findings and management action plans and validates the timely implementation of corrective actions.

•     Assists the Assistant General Auditor and/or Senior Assistant General Auditor in the annual risk assessment and audit plan preparation

When needed:

•   Supports the Assistant General Auditor and/or Senior Assistant General Auditor in facilitating external financial statement audits and regulatory examinations.

•    Ensures the timely execution of their individual development plan and monitors the progress and completion of development plans for direct reports.

•   Performs other routine tasks, special projects, and/or special transactions as assigned by the Assistant General Auditor, Senior Assistant General Auditor, and/or the General Auditor.

•    Maintains proper safeguards of information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities over Audit Officers and/or Senior Audit Officers.

What you’ll Need:

A bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in accounting, business administration, or related field is required.  Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of internal and/or external audit experience, preferably within the banking industry or a public accounting firm, including one (1) to two (2) years of supervisory or team leadership experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant professional certifications are strongly preferred.  An equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.

Competencies

•         Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish

•         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including advanced Word and Excel skills

•         Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, accuracy, quality, and attention to detail

•         Strong project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

•         Demonstrated understanding of banking regulations, risk management practices, internal control frameworks, and financial and regulatory reporting

•         Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

•         Strongly committed to teamwork and staff development

•         Effective interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

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