Asst Director - Internal Audit

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director Internal Audit IT supports the Chief of Internal Audit with the development of a consistent leading edge audit methodology, policy and procedures aligned with the IIA standards and guidance. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the management and personal development of assigned audit staff. The position will further establish partnerships with the business units and ensure that audit processes are aligned with Citizens strategic direction through the development of an appropriate risk assessment process, supporting the development of the rolling audit plan and execution of audits in alignment with the approved audit plan. The position may lead to audit involvement in strategic change projects and directly undertake highly complex assignments and serve as a technical subject matter expert for audit staff.

Job Duties:

• Facilitates a work environment that fosters and supports ethical decision-making and actions by motivating, promoting, and modeling ethical behavior, as well as executing job responsibilities in accordance with Citizens' core values, ethics, and information protection policies. Specifically, the Assistant Director Internal Audit IT is:
• Responsible for managing staff, including hiring, goal setting, planning and delegating work, training and development, coaching/mentoring and completing performance evaluations.
• Participates in the development of a flexible rolling risk-based audit plan that provides an appropriate response to key issues recorded for the business. Develops and implements an annual budget for the area of responsibility that supports the audit plan.
• Manages/directs the audit scope and progress, reviews, approve and manages progress against the audit plan, delegates appropriately, performs quality reviews and manages multiple ongoing work tasks.
• Cultivates relationships with the business units and understands the key factors and risks impacting the business. Also builds strategic relationships with internal clients and external experts who can be called on for assistance and who will alert one to developing issues.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation, implementation and communication of established policy, procedures and operating standards are completed for the area of responsibility.
• Keeps abreast of new auditing, accounting, regulatory or other developments that may impact the internal audit areas or assigned areas.
• Facilitates a work environment that fosters and supports ethical decision-making and actions by motivating, promoting, and modeling ethical behavior, as well as executing job responsibilities in accordance with Citizens' core values, ethics, and information protection policies.

Knowledge:

The Assistant Director Internal Audit IT must have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of leading internal audit principles, philosophy, and practices
• Knowledge of leading internal control and risk management practices and standards and the ability to perform detailed risk assessments.
• Ability to perform detailed risk assessments.
• Ability to work at all levels of the organization, as well as to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others, including senior management and the Executive Leadership Team.
• Analytical and critical thinking and problem solving
• Proven knowledge of management & administrative principles and processes
• Proven facilitator with strong oral, written communication and consultative skills.

Skills & Abilities:

Project Management; manage personnel and/or processes; well organized and be able to prioritize workload, as well as be resilient and calm under pressure; demonstrated leadership ability, managerial and coaching skills; demonstrated ability to build consensus across various constituencies and achieve results through the effort of others; ability to present and facilitate small and large groups to demonstrate strategies and procedures.

Relevant Experience:

Ten or more years of progressively responsible professional internal audit experience, to include 5 or more years of management experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Other Certifications/Licenses: Active CIA or CISA

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Education:

• Professional certifications such as CFE, CRISC, CGEIT, CCSK, CISSP or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of various IT technical standards including Cobit, ITIL, NIST, ISO, CIS, CCSK, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of general IT processes and controls such as Systems Development Life Cycle, Change and Release Management, IT Security, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Controls, Backup and Recovery, Network Management, and other related.
• IT work experience in application development, infrastructure, IT security, IT operations, or other related.
• Strong project management and technical skills with ability to prioritize conflicting priorities.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality audit reports and recommendations.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional - Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Ascend/Descend, Work Atop, Traverse, Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove, Exposed, Work around, Travel.

Frequent: Stationary position, Move, Traverse, Position self (to), Move, Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information, Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess

The selected candidate must live within a commutable distance (approximately 50 miles) to Citizens Jacksonville / Tallahassee office location

Visa sponsorship is nor available for this position.

Relocation Assistance is available for this position

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