Manager of Audit

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank; Carolina (SC); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is seeking a Manager of Audit in Columbia, SC (Hybrid). You will lead risk-based audits from planning to reporting and present findings to senior leadership, including the Audit Committee.

You will hire and coach a team, develop the annual audit plan, and strengthen internal controls across financial and IT areas. A CPA/CIA/CISA is preferred, with extensive governance and cybersecurity knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• 10+ years of audit, risk, compliance, or related experience.
• 4+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, control frameworks, risk management and cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to communicate audit findings and influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and projects.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or execute risk-based operational, financial, and IT audits from planning through reporting.
• Review workpapers, ensure conclusions are well-supported and aligned with standards.
• Communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders and Audit Committee.
• Monitor progress, resources, and timelines for timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Partner with management to identify emerging risks and strengthen controls.
• Lead quality assurance and ongoing audit improvements.
• Hire, coach, and manage a team of audit professionals.
• Promote a culture of risk management, compliance, and accountability.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Audit planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manager of Audit - Columbia, SC (Hybrid)

What You'll Do

• Manage and/or execute risk-based operational, financial, and IT audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure audit conclusions are well-supported, accurate, and aligned with professional standards.
• Communicate audit results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership, including the Audit Committee.
• Monitor audit progress, resources, and timelines to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engagements.
• Develop and maintain the annual risk-based audit plan by assessing organizational risks and business priorities.
• Partner with management and leadership teams to identify emerging risks and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit effectiveness and compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Hire, coach, develop, and manage a team of audit professionals, providing performance feedback and growth opportunities.
• Promote a strong culture of risk management, compliance, security awareness, and accountability across the organization.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of audit, risk, compliance, or related experience, preferably within financial services or financial institutions.
• 4+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, internal control frameworks, risk management, governance, cybersecurity, and fraud risk principles.
• Proven ability to communicate complex audit findings and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

ABOUT US

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners and our community.

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