Audit Officer - Audit

WesBanco•Chattanooga, TN

65d

About The Position

As a member of the audit team, the Audit Officer candidate will be responsible for planning and completing various risk-based internal audits, interacting with various levels of management, assisting with other audit and special projects, and providing leadership and supervision to staff members, all in accordance with the annual audit plan and professional practice standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works under the supervision of the Audit Managers. Provides leadership and limited supervision of staff auditors on audit engagements. Performs assigned work within departmental procedures and professional standards (i.e. International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing). Conducts audit testing of assigned areas within established/modified timelines. Establishes or assists in the completion of risk-based audit programs through audit planning processes. Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's internal control processes. Completes assigned audit procedures that test the accuracy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, risk assessments and other documentation. Prepares work papers that record and summarize assigned audit procedures. Completes audit engagement administrative workpapers that finalize the audit for final review and report issuance. Develops and assists to develop recommendation(s) for corrective action/improvement. Drafts audit reports that summarizes the audit process, findings, and recommendations that can be issued to Senior Management. Maintains and adheres to information security and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
High level of analytical abilities and skills.
High level of written/verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Ability to adapt to corporate-wide systems routinely utilized by internal audit staff.
Ability to adapt to change timely, and to multi-task.
Possesses basic leadership and supervisory skills.
Display personal initiative to foster professional development through formal education and cross training of department functions.
Ability to complete multiple tasks while meeting assigned deadlines.
Ability to complete and comprehend audit processes such as system documentation walk-through, source documentation, internal control questionnaires, yield analysis, and lead schedules.
Ability to execute assigned audit areas including inquiry/observation, substantive procedures, analytical review procedures, attribute testing, and concluding on assigned test work.
Ability to utilize information systems hardware and information systems applications.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Bachelor's degree with a preference in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology; or equivalent combination of an Associate's Degree and three years of Audit (External or Internal) and/or Risk Management work experience.
Minimum of 6 years financial experience through public accounting/auditing and/or financial industry experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Information Technology audit or operational experience preferred.
Industry certification (i.e. CIA, CISA, CPA, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Works under the supervision of the Audit Managers.
Provides leadership and limited supervision of staff auditors on audit engagements.
Performs assigned work within departmental procedures and professional standards (i.e. International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing).
Conducts audit testing of assigned areas within established/modified timelines.
Establishes or assists in the completion of risk-based audit programs through audit planning processes.
Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's internal control processes.
Completes assigned audit procedures that test the accuracy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, risk assessments and other documentation.
Prepares work papers that record and summarize assigned audit procedures.
Completes audit engagement administrative workpapers that finalize the audit for final review and report issuance.
Develops and assists to develop recommendation(s) for corrective action/improvement.
Drafts audit reports that summarizes the audit process, findings, and recommendations that can be issued to Senior Management.
Maintains and adheres to information security and confidentiality requirements.