Kearny Bank

Internal Audit/Audit Lead/Audit Supervisor

Job Locations US-NJ-Fairfield
Posted Date 2 days ago(11/7/2025 6:36 PM)
Job ID
2025-2938
# of Openings
1
Type
Full-Time
Category
Audit

Overview

Supervise and perform audits across the Bank, including operational, regulatory, and financial activities, with minimal supervision. Assist the Department Leadership in formulating internal audit strategies, developing audit plans, and managing all aspects of audit engagements

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and test internal controls, business processes and systems, operations and financial reports, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures focusing on areas within the organization with advanced complexity.
  • Plan and complete audits effectively ensuring quality work and timely completion.
  • Assist in the creation or improvement of audit test steps based on walkthroughs and best practice documentation.
  • Enforce understanding of corporate culture, policies and procedures; utilize standard business and audit computer software tools (e.g. AuditBoard) for planning, analysis, communication, presentation, and documentation.
  • Communicate internal audit objectives and results with employees at all levels; summarize audit findings and independently prepare comprehensive audit reports.
  • Make recommendations for improvements in controls and procedures; support business process improvement efforts while maintaining independence.
  • Maintain adequate and current knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, information technology, and regulatory compliance to ensure work is performed efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience required, experience in financial services preferred.
  • CPA, CIA, CISA, CRCM or other related certification is strongly preferred.
  • In depth knowledge of the entire internal audit function with heavy concentration in a specific high-risk area including lending/underwriting, compliance, risk or information technology (“IT”) and information security (“Infosec”).
  • Advanced level analytical skills.
  • MS Office proficiency required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • AuditBoard proficiency preferred.
  • Acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
  • Area of subject matter expertise within a Banking environment a plus.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of every job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Perform routine and typical tasks of an office such as typing, taking notes, reading/reviewing, computer work, filing, copying, answering phones, etc. that may require employee to view, stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift. Position requires flexibility and willingness to occasionally travel to other locations/ branches generally during normal business hours but includes evenings and Saturdays.

 

The successful candidate will be required to prove on the first day of work that they are legally authorized to work in the U.S. The Bank will not sponsor a candidate for a visa or for work authorization.

 

 

COMPENSATION:  $70,000 to $125,000  annually

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