Audit Manager

Skills and Competencies

• 5+ years of relevant audit experience (preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a global organization) within an audit, risk or control role
• Strong knowledge and experience in internal control frameworks and risk standards (e.g., COSO, ISO, NIST and DORA), financial services regulations, risk assessment processes
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is required; experience with GRC tools is preferred; fluency in written and spoken English required
• Innovative and results-oriented, with strong communication, interpersonal, persuasion, leadership, team and project management, and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneouslyExperience supporting integrated audits, with a solid understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and practical knowledge of technology risks and controls
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

Education

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based integrated, operational, and regulatory audits across the organization, managing the full audit lifecycle while partnering with senior stakeholders and coaching team members.
• Plan and execute moderately complex audit projects, from planning to reporting, utilizing a risk-based approach. Prepares and communicates audit testing methodology, develops audit engagement budget and timelines, supervises and/or executes audit fieldwork
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of risk and controls across a variety of risk areas. Maintains an understanding of the financial, operational, and technology processes, risks and controls related to Moody's business. Ability to identify key risks and leading practices for the area under review. Perform and oversee testing of design and operating effectiveness
• Develops relationships with audit stakeholders, manages stakeholder expectations and aligns audit projects based on stakeholder objectives of the area under review. Runs meetings with stakeholders and has persuasive conversations around the ‘why do we care’ for audit issues. Supports team leads in educating stakeholders on best practices in governance, risk and control
• Continuously expands knowledge of data analytics and use of technology to enhance audit testing, identify opportunities for continuous monitoring and repeatable test plans. Capable of performing intermediate-level data analytics functions within Excel or equivalent applications (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Assists with enhancing the Internal Audit Standards, processes, templates and audit techniques to increase overall efficiency and quality of internal audit delivery
• Coaches junior staff members through the audit lifecycle, including communicating roles and expectations for the project team at the start of the project, reinforcing accountability of project deliverables, hours, cost and cycle time, developing test steps, reviewing workpapers and providing feedback. Acts as a role model by exemplifying high performance for team members

About the Team

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant audit experience (preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a global organization) within an audit, risk or control role
• Strong knowledge and experience in internal control frameworks and risk standards (e.g., COSO, ISO, NIST and DORA), financial services regulations, risk assessment processes
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is required; experience with GRC tools is preferred; fluency in written and spoken English required
• Innovative and results-oriented, with strong communication, interpersonal, persuasion, leadership, team and project management, and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneouslyExperience supporting integrated audits, with a solid understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and practical knowledge of technology risks and controls
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use