Audit Supervisor- Professional Practices

WSFS Bank

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$92,869–$152,569
SKILLS
Auditing, Automation, Bank Management, Budgeting, Coaching, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Employee Orientation, External Audit, Financial Operations, Financial Trend Analysis, Futures, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Internal Audit, Leadership, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Plan Meetings, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Wealth Management
LOCATION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
POSTED
5 days ago
Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it's our mission and our purpose.

The Audit Supervisor supports the successful execution of the Internal Audit Plan while playing a key role in strengthening the Internal Audit function's professional practices. This position partners closely with Audit Managers and leadership to promote audit quality, consistency, and effective governance across the function. The incumbent will contribute to the planning and delivery of audit engagements, providing oversight and guidance to audit staff to ensure risk-based, high-quality assurance over complex areas of the organization. In parallel, the Audit Supervisor will have a strong focus on advancing professional practices, including audit methodology, quality assurance activities, training initiatives, reporting processes, and alignment with regulatory expectations. Reporting to an Audit Manager, the Audit Supervisor contributes to independent assessments of the effectiveness of the Company's risk management, internal control, and governance processes, while helping to drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function. In addition, a critical component of the role is supporting Internal Audit leadership operations. This includes coordinating leadership meeting agendas, preparing materials, capturing key discussions and decisions, and preparing monthly management commentary reports to stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end execution of audit and advisory engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting.
  • Develop and execute risk-based audit programs targeting financial, operational, and compliance risks.
  • Ensure audit workpapers, findings, and reports meet quality, regulatory, and internal standards.
  • Manage audit timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to deliver against the audit plan.
  • Oversee and review staff work, providing direction, timely feedback, and coaching to ensure high-quality outputs.
  • Conduct issue validation and follow-up reviews to ensure timely remediation.
  • Support the annual risk assessment and development of the Internal Audit.
  • Plan in alignment with organizational objectives and risk priorities.
  • Apply consistent risk assessment methodologies, scoring frameworks, and documentation standards to ensure transparency and comparability.
  • Provide insights into emerging risks, control trends, and systemic themes across the organization to inform audit planning and coverage.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with business leaders, external auditors, and regulators.
  • Serve as a key contact during regulatory exams and external audit coordination.
  • Provide clear, actionable reporting to management and governance committees.
  • Supervise and develop audit staff (with up to 1 direct report), including coaching, performance management, and training.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to strengthen audit execution and professional growth.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain and enhance audit methodology in alignment with IIA Standards, regulatory expectations, and leading practices.
  • Serve as a subject matter advisor on audit standards and execution consistency.
  • Ensure audit documentation, templates, and guidance remain current.
  • Execute the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
  • Perform ongoing and periodic quality reviews across engagements.
  • Identify systemic themes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support external quality assessments.
  • Support the Audit Training Plan and onboarding of new staff.
  • Deliver training on audit methodology, control frameworks (COSO), and emerging risks.
  • Promote consistent application of audit standards and practices.
  • Support governance and optimization of audit tools and workpaper systems.
  • Partner with data and technology teams to enhance analytics and automation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology.
  • Develop and track audit KPIs and quality metrics.
  • Support reporting to Ex

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