Internal Audit Supervisor

Job Type
Full-time
Description
TITLE: Internal Audit Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit
LOCATION: Brady Operations; Davenport, IA (Cedar Rapids or Des Moines market would also be considered)
REPORTS TO: Internal Audit Manager
PG/FLSA: Grade 8, Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
The Internal Audit Supervisor is responsible for supervising a team of internal auditors and would be an Assistant Vice President (AVP) officer level role. This role assists in the completion and maintenance of the audit schedule and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal control testing for QCR Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. This role plans assigned internal audits and SOX testing as well as reviews internal auditors' workpapers. Collaborate with audit management, staff and external auditors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop & maintain the annual audit schedule based on the annual risk assessment.
• Create and manage assigned internal audits and SOX testing plans to ensure completion of the annual internal audit and SOX testing schedule.
• Develop testing plans to evaluate established internal controls, policies, and procedures (both written and practiced) for adequate asset safeguards, control of risks, and compliance.
• Create request memos for planned internal audits and SOX testing.
• Review internal auditor's work and completed workplan and provide constructive feedback.
• Review auditor's cleared comments and ensure draft report is ready for audit management's review.
• Participate in the administration of the SOX tracking spreadsheet to ensure sample testing sizes are adequate based on control frequency and number of deviations.
• Perform functional audits, procedural reviews, and compliance testing as needed and prepare draft reports for review.
• Compile and analyze complex data and formulate conclusions by preparing workpapers and audit reports that detail findings and recommendations.
• Identify and complete non-standard procedures required to satisfy audit objectives based on fieldwork or issues identified in the course of reviews.
• Lead audit exit meetings with management.
• Assist Internal Audit management with handling external audit requests and serving as another point of contact for the external auditors.
• Maintain and enhance technical and professional competence through continuing education.
• Follow established policies and procedures, safeguard sensitive data and resources and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Implement and help maintain audit software.
• Hire, develop, motivate, and train staff, including planning and delegating work assignments and projects.
• Evaluate performance, administer quarterly touch points, and deliver performance evaluations.
• Hold staff accountable and address performance challenges.
• Understand and administer compensation based on a pay for performance philosophy, including merit increases and variable pay.
• Comply with all company or regulatory policies, procedures and requirements that are applicable to this position.
• Participate in community engagement events. This can include professional, civic and community groups.
• Foster and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required to support the company's mission, vision and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, related field or equivalent experience.
• Banking experience desired but not required.
• A minimum of 7 years of internal audit experience, preferably in a banking environment or with a public accounting firm engaged in providing services to financial institutions.
• Hold CIA, CPA, CFSA, and/or CISA or actively pursuing certification; capability to maintain and enhance technical and professional competence through continuing education.
• A minimum of one year of supervisory or management experience.
• Capability to utilize various banking software and Microsoft 365 products, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication capabilities.
• Required travel to all QCRH company locations, as needed.

At QCR Holdings, Inc. we are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly believe that it's our differences - of all kinds - that make our company and our communities better and stronger.
QCR Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or other protected class status.
It is the policy of QCR Holdings, Inc. to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to access the job application and interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and to receive equal access to other benefits and privileges of employment.