Description
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The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.
The Manager of Internal Audit is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on the Bank’s internal audit program. This role involves leading a team of auditors to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identify areas of risk management and regulatory compliance, and provide actionable insights to management and the audit committee.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing and implementing a risk-based audit plan aligned with the bank's strategic objectives and regulatory landscape.
- Lead end-to-end operational, financial, and compliance audits for key banking activities, including lending and deposit operations.
- Identify and assess key risks inherent in the bank's business processes.
- Draft clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports and work-papers that articulate audit findings, associated risks, root causes, and actionable recommendations for management.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop internal audit staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant banking regulations and industry best practices.
- Assist in preparing documentation and managing coordination with external auditors and regulatory examiners.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit function through the implementation of innovative audit techniques, data analytics, and technology solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related field within the banking industry.
- Strong understanding of FFIEC guidelines, internal control frameworks, and Federal banking regulations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and sampling methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple audit projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with audit software and data analytics tools is a plus.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.