SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. The Senior Internal Auditor will play a vital role in executing financial, operational and compliance audits while enhancing our risk management processes and internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a deep understanding of GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), banking, and financial services regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Lead internal financial and accounting audits from start to finish, including planning, walkthroughs, fieldwork, reporting and communicating audit results and recommendations to Senior Management.
• Lead SOX control testing and reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual financial audits and outsourced audits.
• Apply IIA risk assessment standards and critical thinking skills to identify potential issues and root cause analysis.
• Communicate identified issues with business process owners, ensuring timely and effective implementation and resolution of management's corrective actions.
• Mentor audit staff in preparing clear and concise reports, documenting findings, recommendations, and action plans to improve controls

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as requested by Executive Management or Supervisor.
• Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis.
• Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures.
• Dresses professionally.
• Recommends to supervisor possible methods to improve department.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• CIA or candidate desirable, but not required.
• 3+ years' experience in public accounting or external audit
• 2+ years' experience performing SOX testing.
• 2+ years' of Internal Audit experience preferred.

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Extensive understanding of accounting and audit standards including GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for assessment of complex financial and operational processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Effective leadership skills to supervise, lead, and develop others

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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