AVP, Audit Manager - Finance and Platforms

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New York
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description:Role Summary/Purpose:The AVP, Audit Manager - Finance and Platforms--plays an integral role in safeguarding Synchrony's ongoing success and financial health. In this role you will manage Finance and Sales Platform audits, perform risk assessments, and conduct continuous monitoring activities to provide an independent and objective opinion of process and control design and effectiveness.Our Way of WorkingWe're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.Essential Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the direction and focus of the Finance and Platforms Internal Audit Team through active engagement in audit planning, control testing, and continuous monitoring processes
• Draft audit plans, develop audit tests, and lead audit execution. Identifying and assessing the impact of control deficiencies-- --
• Coordinate testing plans with external auditors, SOX Testing, and Second Line of Defense
• Be responsible for high quality audit deliverables including planning memoranda, audit programs, working papers, drafts of audit issues, and audit reports
• Present audit results to various levels of Internal Audit leadership, as well as the business organization
• Ensure audits conform with professional and departmental standards, budgets, and timelines
• Assess inherent, and residual risks in Finance, Capital Planning, Reserves, Loss Forecasting, Liquidity Risk and Management
• Assess inherent, and residual risks related to Synchrony's Client and Merchant partnerships.----
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assignedQualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or an equivalent related field and 3+ years' experience in audit, financial services, or a related field
  • Knowledge and experience of US GAAP, SEC, and SOX reporting requirements and processes
  • Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls
  • In lieu of a relevant Bachelor's degree, 7 years' experience in audit, financial services, or a related field
  • You currently hold, or are actively pursuing a CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional designation/association
  • Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the timeDesired Characteristics:
    • Minimum 3 - 5+ years combined internal audit, public accounting, regulatory (e.g., FRB, OCC, FDIC, etc.) or relevant banking industry experience
    • Knowledge and experience of US GAAP, SEC, and SOX reporting requirements and processes
    • Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls
    • Strong PC Skills - MS Office suite
    • Familiarity with data mining and analytics (ACL, SAS, Python, Tableau) is a plusGrade/Level: 10---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- --------------------------------------------------------The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.----------------------------------------Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.Eligibility Requirements:
      • You must be 18 years or older
      • You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
      • You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
      • You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
      • New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.-- Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.-- Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post.-- All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.-- We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.--All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.--Our Commitment:When you join us, you'll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard-but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8--, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you'll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
        • Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
        • If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.---- Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard TimeJob Family Group:Internal Audit

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