Audit Methodology & Quality Assurance Manager

Vanguard; Chesterbrook (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial firm as an Audit Methodology & Quality Assurance Manager, responsible for enhancing audit practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role involves developing training programs, conducting quality assessments, and collaborating with key stakeholders to improve operational excellence. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in risk management and quality assurance within a regulated environment, alongside the ability to lead transformative audit strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of audit, risk, or controls experience preferred.
• Experience in a Professional Practices role strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in audit software and familiarity with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of methodology and quality assurance programs.
• Conduct quality assessments of internal audit activities.
• Assist with annual audit planning to prioritize risks.

Skills

Audit

Risk Management

Quality Assurance

Data Analytics

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

CIA or CPA certification

Job description

Audit Methodology & Quality Assurance Manager

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Vanguard’s Internal Audit & SOX (IAS) department is looking for an Audit Methodology & Quality Assurance Manager to join our Center for Audit Practices and Enablement (CAPE) team! This team provides leading practices and services related to assurance and consulting engagements, talent management, learning and development, and operations.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to support projects requiring audit and risk management expertise, including maintaining and updating audit methodology and assisting with audit planning. Additional responsibilities include developing and delivering guidance and training globally. You will also oversee components of the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), conducting comprehensive reviews of completed audits to ensure adherence to standards and identify improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the development and maintenance of methodology and quality assurance programs, including benchmarking against professional standards, regulatory expectations, and leading practices.
• Conduct independent quality assessments of internal audit activities to ensure consistent application of methodology and standards, support continuous improvement efforts, and reduce audit risk.
• Support the department’s strategic initiatives, particularly those impacting or impacted by IAS’s methodology, ensuring changes are consistent with industry standards and practices.
• Assist with annual audit planning, enabling the department to prioritize risks and allocate resources. Ensure a consistent methodology across audit teams and coordinate data gathering to support management reporting related to the annual plan.
• Build strong relationships with IAS stakeholders across all levels and teams. Act as a technical resource to educate stakeholders and ensure audit practices and deliverables align with relevant industry standards, requirements, and best practices, including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Audit Standards. Identify training opportunities and provide direct coaching and development to the team.
• Support the coordination of regulatory or client/prospective client requests for information regarding IAS activities and results.
• Maintain and actively leverage relationships with internal and external business partners, industry networks, and professional organizations to stay informed about industry trends and developments.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years related work experience. Audit, risk, or controls experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Prior experience in a Professional Practices role strongly preferred.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Experience in quality assurance and internal audit within a regulated environment
• Proficiency in audit software and tools, data analytics, and familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Commitment to staying updated with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes
  
  
  

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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