Audit Manager

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

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.

• 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.

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), CFO or FRM.
• Minimum 10 year of professional experience

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in finance, preferably product control.
• Strong working knowledge of US/UK GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Bachelor or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Prior audit experience preferable.
• 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.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and support others; demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude.
• 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.