1. Countrywide Financial Corporation
Vice President – Internal Audit
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and executing the audit planning process, including risk-rating
auditable activities, identifying new auditable activities, determining staffing requirements
and establishing an appropriate time budget for each audit
Develops effective senior line management relationships and has a strong understanding
of the businesses
Participates in major business initiatives and pro-actively advises and assists the business
on change initiatives
Proposes creative and pragmatic solutions for risk and control problems
Review risk assessments and audit programs
Review workpapers of staff and provide coaching and feedback as required
Review audit report drafts for GA
Discuss issues with senior management
Scope and Complexity
Develops and executes an Audit Plan
Typically manages a team and other resources
Knowledge and Experience
Undergraduate or advanced degree, prefer accounting, finance, economics or other
business related degree
12 plus years experience in audit/business
Comprehensive understanding of the audit process
Comprehensive understanding of the financial/mortgage industry
Makes sound decisions
Recognized leader in successfully advancing the team concept within the department
Ability to understand (from breadth of experience) macro corporate structure and how audit
issues impact other areas of company
Experience working in a regulated environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong judgment and
political astuteness
Sensitive to cultural diversity
Strong project management and interpersonal skills
Proven management skills
Ability to identify and develop best practices
Ability to develop liaisons and business partner relationships with senior management
Ability to initiate and facilitate change in the organization
Ability to work independently
Possesses significant product expertise
Ability to direct, lead, coach, train, mentor, establish and evaluate audit team towards goal
achievement
Requires a professional designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CIDA)