AVP Internal Audit

Axos Business Center, Corp

About This Job

Axos Financial is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP), Internal Audit to support the Internal Audit function of a digital-first financial institution. This role is a hybrid audit practitioner and audit-technology administrator, responsible for the final implementation, administration, and continuous optimization of the Internal Audit (IA) software platform, while also supporting audit execution, methodology, and process improvement initiatives.





The AVP will partner closely with U.S.-based Internal Audit leadership, serving as a key enabler of a scalable, standardized, and high-quality Internal Audit operating model.





Key Attributes

Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on audit quality, consistency, and accuracy.

Comfortable operating in a technology-enabled, digital-first environment
Proactive, adaptable, and improvement-oriented mindset
Able to balance system administration responsibilities with audit and process support.

Strong written and verbal communicator in a cross-time-zone environment

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit Software Platform (Primary Focus)

• Support the final phases of implementation of the Internal Audit software platform, including configuration, workflow design, validation, and user enablement
• Serve as the system administrator and subject-matter expert for the IA software platform, managing user access, roles, permissions, and governance
• Maintain and enhance audit workflows, methodologies, templates, review processes, dashboards, and reporting within the platform
• Partner with Internal Audit leadership to ensure the platform supports IIA-aligned audit methodology, documentation standards, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with IT teams, software vendors, and internal stakeholders to manage system enhancements, upgrades, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
• Support platform change management, including documentation of updates, user communications, and stabilization activities

Internal Audit Support

• Support audit planning, execution, issue tracking, and reporting activities as needed
• Assist in maintaining the audit universe, risk assessments, audit plans, and issue remediation tracking within the IA software platform
• Standardize audit documentation, testing templates, and reporting practices across the Internal Audit function
• Ensure data quality, completeness, and consistency of audit documentation, metadata, and audit artifacts

Process Improvement & Coordination

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate, streamline, and standardize Internal Audit processes using the IA software platform and related tools
• Develop and maintain user guides, job aids, and training materials to support consistent platform usage across the audit team
• Act as a liaison across global audit stakeholders to promote consistent system adoption, process alignment, and adherence to standards

Requirements

Core Role Profile

The ideal candidate is a hybrid of audit practitioner and audit-technology administrator who can:

• Close out and stabilize an IA software implementation
• Own day-to-day platform operations and governance
• Continuously enhance the Internal Audit operating model through system-enabled process improvement
• Collaborate effectively across time zones and stakeholder groups

Key Skills & Competencies

A. IA Software Platform / Audit Management Platform (Primary)

• IA software/platform administration (user provisioning, roles/permissions, workspace governance, configuration management)
• Workflow and methodology configuration (audit programs, testing steps, reviews, sign-offs, issue tracking, reporting)
• Implementation execution and go-live support (cutover, validation, stabilization)
• Quality and consistency controls (templates, naming conventions, metadata standards)
• Troubleshooting and vendor/IT coordination
• Platform change management and enhancement support

B. Internal Audit Methodology (Strong Secondary)

• End-to-end audit lifecycle knowledge (planning, scoping, testing, issue identification, remediation tracking)
• Strong workpaper quality discipline and documentation standards
• Risk and control mindset, including audit evidence sufficiency and appropriateness
• Issue management and follow-up support

C. Process Improvement & Automation

• Process standardization and reuse of templates and workflows
• Workflow efficiency and reduction of manual effort
• Strong data discipline and metadata management

D. Stakeholder & Cross-Time-Zone Collaboration

• Effective remote collaboration with U.S.-based audit leadership
• Clear, structured communication through status updates, issue logs, escalation, and action tracking

Qualifications

• CPA required
• CIA preferred
• 10+ years of combined accounting and internal/external audit experience
• Experience in financial services, SOX-regulated, or highly regulated environments strongly preferred

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn More about working at Axos Business Center

Pre-Employment Background Check, Medical, and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment medical and drug screening. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.