Senior Auditor (Full Time) - Sugar Land or Corpus Christi

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for leading and performing audits of bank operations. Responsibilities include designing test plans and conducting testing to evaluate the effectiveness of financial and operational processes and internal controls to determine compliance with Bank policies and procedures, supervisory guidance, and industry best practices. Prepares reports and makes recommendations for improvements in the areas of internal controls and cost savings under the supervision of the Audit Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Leads and performs financial and operational audits and special projects.
2. Develops audit programs based upon assessed risks, internal controls, bank policy/procedures and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Prepares formal reports of audit results for distribution to Bank management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
4. Conducts risk assessment activities including scope surveys, risk assessment matrices and flowcharts of key controls.
5. Supports implementation and management of SOX controls program.
6. Works with outside consultants and external audit providers in performing audit projects.
7. Assists in the development of less experienced staff; and
8. Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description amended at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role has no supervisory duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree, preferably accounting, finance or other business-related discipline.

Required Knowledge:

Excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards, internal audit principles and report writing techniques.

Experience PREFERRED:

Proficient in MS Office Suite, and electronic workpapers.

Four years of internal or external audit experience.

Relevant certification: CPA, CISA, CIA, CFSA, CFE, Master's degree, or other relevant professional certification.

Three years of financial institution experience.

Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley testing or implementation.

Big Four experience.

Skills/Abilities:

Strong oral and written communication skills to facilitate successful independent interaction with all levels of the organization.

Strong analytical skills: able to understand processes, grasping new concepts quickly to evaluate risks and controls, and make recommendations for improvement.

Time management: able to work independently, identify and communicate problems, multi-task and prioritize projects.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Talking:

Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing:

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motion:

Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Average Visual Abilities:

Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

Physical Strength:

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

None:

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data establish facts, and draw conclusions.

Able to interpret a variety of technical instructions and can deal with multiple variables.

Mathematics Ability:

Ability to compute discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission markup and selling price; and ratio, proportion, and percentage.

Able to perform very simple algebra.

Language Ability:

Ability to read periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.

Ability to prepare business letters, proposals, summaries, and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.

Ability to conduct training, communicates at panel discussions, and make professional presentations.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
40 hours per week.