Bank Of America Audit Manager 

United Kingdom, England, London 

818698984

Role Overview:

As an Audit Manager, you will lead and deliver risk-based audits with a primary focus on GBAM Finance and broader CFO processes. You will be responsible for producing high-quality audit work, identifying control gaps, and influencing management to strengthen the control environment. A key part of your role involves participation in the GBAM Finance Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls testing program, which includes managing the testing of over 200 controls and maintaining effective communication with external auditors.

Responsibilities:

• Develop audit plans for GBAM Finance
• Participate in the annual GBAM Finance Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls testing program
• Lead the planning and execution global and regional audits including risk identification, process documentation and control evaluation.
• Evaluate compliance with US/UK GAAP, IFRS and enterprise standards.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on issues.
• Draft high quality audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, concise audit documentation and presentations summarising audit scope, testing strategies.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate automation into audit testing processes.
• Effectively manage multiple workstreams and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Supervise and mentor more junior members of the GBAM Finance audit team, supporting their development and performance.
• Facilitate regular meetings and maintain strong working relationships with GBAM Finance and external auditors.

Required skills:

• Strong experience in finance, preferably product control, with prior audit experience preferable
• Strong working knowledge of US/UK GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Familiarity with audit project management tools and data analytics platforms such as Alteryx or SQL (preferred).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Team-oriented with a proactive, solution-focused mindset and strong risk awareness.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders.​

Required Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Bachelor or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

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