Internal Audit Lead

Coastal•Madison, MS

About The Position

This is an immersive, fast-paced role, giving you the opportunity to work with recognized experts in their field, both within Internal Audit and across the Bank. As an experienced Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for identifying risks of the Bank by conducting internal audits, performing testing for FDICIA/SOX controls over financial reporting, performing testing of other strategic areas of the Bank, and participating in risk management projects to provide independent assurance to the Board and senior management.

Requirements

Communicates with impact, able to state risks and issues concisely, and articulates impact in a structured manner both verbally and written.
Strong analytical skills necessary to prepare audit programs, work papers, and reports and determine corrective action.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and employees.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision.
Can exercise independence of judgment and autonomy.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
Accountancy Degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years of relevant bank audit experience.
Three years of experience with Internal Audit and/or FDICIA/SOX testing or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of regulatory compliance and FFIEC requirements is desired.
Experience with data analysis processes and tools preferred.
Related certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts operational, compliance, and financial-related internal audits to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls maintained in accordance with bank policies and procedures.
Recommends corrective action and suggests best practice improvements in the draft audit report.
Surveys functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of controls to achieve established objectives.
Performs testing of internal controls over financial reporting for compliance with FDICIA and SOX 404.
Lead multiple concurrent audit projects from start to finish, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
Drive discussions and asks probing questions to further dialogue with stakeholders to understand risk drivers, control state, and impact.
Advise and assist the business on change initiatives while advancing integrated auditing concepts and technology adaptation.
Participate in bank and industry events that will enhance your skills and expand your knowledge
Participate in remediation testing and continuous monitoring.
Review and finalize audit reports and management actions to ensure they are high quality, clear, concise, constructive, and relevant.
Understanding, evaluating, and translating requirements into data analytics use cases while learning about the business and applying critical thinking to deliver business value.
Assisting with the build of self-service tools/dashboards/data models/innovative approaches to audit using analytics.

Benefits

Medical Coverage: Choose from three competitive medical plans to find the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with eligible medical plans, offering tax advantages and employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses to help you save on out-of-pocket costs.
Dental and Vision Insurance: Plans to keep you and your family smiling and seeing clearly.
Life Insurance: Company-paid basic life insurance with options to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents.
Long-Term /Short-Term Disability (LTD): Income protection in the event of a long-term illness or injury.
Supplemental Benefits: Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness coverage to provide extra financial support when you need it most.
401(k) Retirement Plan: A competitive retirement savings plan with company matching to help you plan for the future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave policies to support your time away from work.
Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year.