Audit Director

K2 Integrity; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Integrity is seeking an Internal Audit Director to lead audit services within the financial services sector. The role requires a strategic advisor with extensive experience, particularly in banking, to guide clients through regulatory landscapes and manage risks effectively. Responsibilities include executing audits, ensuring compliance, and developing client relationships in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in internal audit.
• Professional experience in financial services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO/COBIT frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit and advisory services to clients.
• Execute internal audit engagements across the audit lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and provide audit administrative support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Education

Four-year college degree or international equivalent

CIA certification

CPA and CISA certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Writer

Job description

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K2 Integrity is seeking an internal audit director to join our Assurance Services practice. This director will be an experienced audit professional with a minimum 10 years’ of experience within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with strong experience in the banking sector. Our internal audit director will work as a strategic and tactical advisor, helping clients proactively understand the regulatory landscape and assisting them in managing both their internal and external risks. This advisory leader will deliver risk-based audit services, including annual and strategic audit planning and audit delivery, and manage stakeholder relationships. The internal audit director will also function as an information systems auditor and regulatory expert, not only executing deliverables but also bringing holistic solutions to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver internal audit and advisory services to clients under the supervision of the senior managing director.
• Execute internal audit engagements across different parts of the internal audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up, and remediation testing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute high-quality independent assessments of internal audit functions, including but not limited to external quality assessments (EQAs) or self-assessments with independent validation.
• Provide Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance services, including planning, development of risk control matrices and narratives/flowcharts, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation efforts.
• Identify and assess potential risks and provide recommendations for mitigating risks.
• Perform appropriate internal audit and SOX monitoring, data analytics (e.g., KPIs, KRIs), and reporting.
• Assist clients with implementation and improvements based on the internal audit results, quality assessment findings, and regulatory orders.
• Monitor regulatory and business changes, new and emerging risks, and industry trends.
• Prepare presentations (e.g., status, reporting, training).
• Provide audit administrative and project management support to team.
• Assist with proposals.
• Complete review of audit documents and workpapers.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on skills related to client matters/engagements.
• Manage engagements in accordance with budget and deadline requirements.
• Solve complex problems and consult appropriately with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for potential business development.
• Lead discussions with clients, partners, or regulators in a professional manner, being prepared to offer insightful solutions to complex problems and client needs.
• Manage alternating priorities and multitask under tight deadlines.
• Engage in 360-degree collaboration with colleagues, team members, and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Four-year college degree or international equivalent.
• 10+ years’ experience in internal audit.
• CIA certification.
• CPA and CISA certifications preferred.
• Professional experience in financial services, specifically banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, or insurance companies preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of the new Global IIA Standards.
• Experience in internal audit planning, risk assessment, professional practices, internal audit delivery and assurance, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit/SOX data analysis.
• Background in leading and developing teams.
• Experience performing quality assessments.
• Skills in advisory internal audit.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO/COBIT internal control frameworks.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Excel/pivot tables, charts, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Ability to use Adobe Writer for audit delivery and workpapers.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong writing skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and communicate with management.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and provide proactive updates.

This role is hybrid out of our NYC office location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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