Audit Project Manager

Audit Project Manager - Elavon Financial Services Audit team- Description About the job: The CAS: Audit Project Manager is responsible for completing all phases of assigned audits in accordance with CAS Policies and Procedures with minimal supervision. This Audit Project Manager will be responsible for the above activities mostly as it relates to Elavon Financial Services Designated Activity Company, which is an Irish credit institution subsidiary of U.S. Bank. Elavon Financial Services is headquartered in Loughlinstown and has operations in the following EU jurisdictions: Ireland, United Kingdom, Norway, Belgium, Spain, Germany, and Poland. Duties: 1. The Audit Project Manager assists the Audit Manager with audit planning requirements which includes the Audit Planning Analysis document. 2. Completes and/or supervises completion of Risk & Control Design Assessments. 3. Supervises Control Effectiveness Testing. Ensures all test procedures met the test objective for the areas in scope for the audit. 4. Performs the first level of review of all workpaper documentation for accuracy and completeness for compliance with CAS Policies and Procedures. 5. Supervises Staff and Senior Auditors and provides training as necessary. Additionally, performs all quarterly performance assessments for all staff and senior auditors. 6. Identifies potential issues and completes Point For Discussions (PFDs) as well as assists the Audit Manager with presentation of the PFDs to the business line. 7. The Audit Project Manager assists the Audit Manager with the summarization phase of assigned audits which includes the draft of the audit report and finalization of the audit workpapers and PFDs. 8. Coordinates efforts between external providers for assistance in audits as well as coordinates workpaper review by external auditors. 9. Performs other duties as requested by management. 10. 7-10 years experience in a Project Manager role or similiar Qualifications Basic Qualifications: -A Bachelor's Degree or Honours (Level 8) degree from an accredited university preferably with a major in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience. -Five to eight years progressive experience in public accounting or internal audit. Preferred Qualifications: -Professional Certification as a Chartered Accounting or Certified Internal Auditor -Knowledge in auditing, reporting and analysis -Well-developed ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data -Thorough knowledge of all appropriate regulations -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously -Relevant Payment Services/Credit Card industry knowledge including merchant acquiring -Understanding of international operations and risk associated with an international company Personal Characteristic: 1. The candidate should have unquestionable integrity, objectivity and probing inquisitiveness with ability to management multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. 2. Ability to analyze a complex set of data and extract information critical to identifying and communicating the inherent and residual risk to the business line. 3. Excellent persuasive communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with staff and senior management during the presentation of audit findings and recommendations. 4. The candidate should possess proficient business knowledge of their assigned area of responsibility. 5. The candidate should possess audit expertise with respect to: inherent and residual risks and the identification thereof; internal controls and the design of control environments including assessments thereof; control performance effectiveness testing including interpretation of results; sampling techniques including documentation of sampling rationale; and internal audit standards and techniques. Other comments Travel may be required. This role has been identified as a Controlled Function under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness & Probity Regime. Accordingly, the Company must be satisfied on reasonable grounds that the role holder complies at all times with the Fitness and Probity Standards. Applicants agree to permit the Company (or its agents) to conduct such due diligence as it deems necessary to satisfy itself on reasonable grounds that you comply with the Fitness and Probity Standards and that you will provide the Company with all information and/or documentation relating to your qualifications, experience, employment history, financial soundness and other interests that the Company requests for that purpose.