Senior Auditor

Burke & Herbert Bank • Moorefield, WV

85d • Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning and executing internal audits, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and financial integrity. The role ensures that audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards, company policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. The position will also assist the Assistant Director of Audit in mentoring junior staff and reviewing their work product.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in internal or external auditing.
• CPA and/or CIA professional certification, or candidate actively seeking certification, preferred.
• Experience auditing financial institutions and knowledge of banking regulations preferred.
• Experience auditing within a publicly traded financial institution preferred.
• Experience with audit software and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform operational, financial and compliance audits, ensuring they are completed timely and in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Mentor and review work of junior auditors and provide guidance on audit techniques and methodologies.
• Identify internal control gaps, process inefficiencies and risk exposures and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit workpapers and reports.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, including findings, risks and recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on remediation efforts.
• Support external audits, outsourced internal audits and regulatory reviews as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, accounting principles (GAAP), auditing standards (IIA) and industry trends.
• Support the testing of internal controls over financial reporting to assist management in their assessment of Sarbanes-Oxley Act 404 compliance as needed.
• Support the Company's Quality Assurance Improvement Program as needed.
• Participate in special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements as requested by management or the Audit Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees