Senior Internal Auditor

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The Position

Job Title : Senior Internal Auditor

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. The Senior Internal Auditor will play a vital role in executing financial, operational and compliance audits while enhancing our risk management processes and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a deep understanding of GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), banking, and financial services regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Lead internal financial and accounting audits from start to finish, including planning, walkthroughs, fieldwork, reporting and communicating audit results and recommendations to Senior Management.
• Lead SOX control testing and reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual financial audits and outsourced audits.
• Apply IIA risk assessment standards and critical thinking skills to identify potential issues and root cause analysis.
• Communicate identified issues with business process owners, ensuring timely and effective implementation and resolution of management's corrective actions.
• Mentor audit staff in preparing clear and concise reports, documenting findings, recommendations, and action plans to improve controls.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as requested by Executive Management or Supervisor.
• Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis.
• Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures.
• Dresses professionally.
• Recommends to supervisor possible methods to improve department.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• CIA or candidate desirable, but not required.
• 3+ years' experience in public accounting or external audit.
• 2+ years' experience performing SOX testing.
• 2+ years' of Internal Audit experience preferred.

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Extensive understanding of accounting and audit standards including GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for assessment of complex financial and operational processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Effective leadership skills to supervise, lead, and develop others.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer : First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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