Senior Auditor

The Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting independent audits of all Bank activities to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and operating procedures. This role involves appraising the fairness and reliability of financial records and information for internal management purposes, determining compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, and evaluating procedures for safeguarding assets and preventing and detecting loss. Additionally, the Senior Auditor promotes the quality and efficiency of ongoing operations by analyzing and recommending improvements.

This position requires the exercise of initiative, discretion, and independent judgment in handling significant matters affecting the Bank. The Senior Auditor operates within the scope of their authority to make impactful decisions and provide expert guidance on internal control and compliance issues, thereby influencing the overall effectiveness and integrity of the Bank's operations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive audits of all accounting records of the bank, including assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and related operations, following the audit program approved by the Audit Committee. This involves planning the audit, performing walk-throughs, assessing risks and controls, executing fieldwork in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, evaluating the adequacy of internal controls, and preparing detailed working papers to document findings and support conclusions.
• Communicates audit findings and recommendations to senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, providing insights that drive improvements and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Develops and discusses Corrective Action Plans during the audit fieldwork with appropriate bank management, addressing areas for improvement and ensuring corrective measures are effectively implemented.
• Drafts comprehensive audit reports detailing the scope, observations, management discussion items, enhancement opportunities, and Corrective Action Plans derived from the audit work performed, and engages with management at appropriate levels to discuss these findings.
• Collaborates with Bank Examiners and External Auditors during their examinations and audits, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and providing necessary information and insights.
• Develops and revises audit procedures and internal control questionnaires as required, adapting to changing regulatory requirements and operational needs.
• May focus on specialized areas requiring advanced knowledge and training, such as regulatory compliance, securities regulations, capital markets, and fiduciary trust activities, bringing expert insight to these complex functions.

• 5-7 years experience in bank internal auditing, external auditing of financial institutions, or regulatory examination, with a thorough understanding of banking practices, principles, and the inter-relationships between banking functions, capital markets, and wealth management.
• Requires skills in fact-finding, analysis, problem-solving and decision making.
• Strong regulatory requirements and risk framework knowledge and other relevant guidelines governing credit, liquidity, interest rate and fiduciary risks.
• Advanced PC skills including working knowledge of TeamMate, Word and Excel.
• Experience in creating process documentation, developing audit plans, and performing audits.
• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate audit test plans within a risk based audit methodology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of internal controls, financial terminology and bank documentation requirements.
• Experience in assessing financial models and knowledge of testing effectiveness and recommending improvements.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and management.
• Ability to manage scheduling and deadlines.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 
• CIA, CPA, CISA, CIFRS, or other relevant audit or risk certification is required.

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to complete the online application process. Please contact our Human Resources Department at 305-577-7680 or by e-mail at employment@citynational.com.