Assistant General Auditor

Assistant General Auditor Location San Juan, PR (Santurce area) :

Job Type

Full Time Opportunity

General Description

Responsible for oversight of the operations of the Line of Business, Operations, Financial & SOX Audits Risk Practice Group (RPG) of the Audit Division and support the General Auditor to develop, manage, promote, and integrate all aspects of the assigned group to meet both client needs and organization objectives. Provide direction and guidelines to employees. Primary job responsibilities include monitoring the audit and assurance project management, resource management and the ability to support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by implementing efficiency ideas into processes and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the General Auditor in monitoring the progress of the RPG's annual audit plan for Popular, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including management testing of key financial and operational controls.
• Assist the General Auditor in the preparation of documents and presentations for the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
• Monitor compliance with audit department metrics and targets. Prepare analytics and reports for the committees, as required.
• Assist the General Auditor by attending management committees and meetings and be ready to discuss the covered topics.
• Support the Professional Practices team (PPT) in regulatory or other external examinations to support the adequacy of work and compliance with IA methodology, IIAS standards and regulations.
• Oversee and manage the RPG's staffing and resources analysis, on-boarding of new hires, performance cycles, and overall training curriculum in collaboration with PPT (as applicable).
• Assess sustainability of corrective actions identified by the audit teams and report to the IA issue management team.
• Oversee ongoing risk assessments and collaborate with the Risks, Analytics and Compliance team to build and continuously reevaluate the Internal Audit Plan.
• Lead strategic plan initiatives, ensuring that multiple business level projects are planned, organized, controlled and delivered in a timely manner.
• Build partnerships with internal clients, stakeholders, and other functions across Popular.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Certification

CPA certified

Experience

7+ years of experience overseeing, planning, developing, and executing audits, reviews, compilations, and advisory audit engagements. Five or more years of public accounting or related experience.

Other Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills to identify situations, look for alternatives and make good decisions.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and skills in the analysis of financial information and accounting pronouncements.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to operate at all levels of management, with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills (in both English and Spanish).
• High degree of commitment, ability to adapt to new situations and work under pressure.
• Strong quantitative, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze data and create succinct presentations tailored to each audience, attention to detail with excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Skills to manage projects independently, develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships, anticipate needs, present alternatives to solve situations and provide continuity and follow-up on matters.
• Excellent organizational skills to establish priorities, anticipate challenges and work with multiple tasks simultaneously under minimum supervision.

Values

Passion for People Succeed Together Own Every Moment Build the Future

Job Segment: Compliance, Law, Legal