Senior Auditor - Buckingham Search

Overall, the Senior Auditor performs testing for high and moderate risk areas of the Bank and the Holding Company including testing for financial, operations, compliance, wealth management and Sarbanes-Oxley audits. In addition, process analysis, key control analysis and walkthroughs are conducted. During testing and analysis, findings are identified, improvement recommendations are made and formal reports are issued. The Senior Auditor serves as the in-charge or manager of internal audits, outsourced audits and various Audit Department tasks and provides training to Staff Auditors and Interns. The Senior Auditor is also involved in the preparation of risk assessments and performing special projects.

Responsibilities:

• Performs testing for high and moderate risk areas of the Bank and the Holding Company including testing for financial, operations, compliance, wealth management and Sarbanes-Oxley audits.
• Conducts process analysis, key control analysis and walkthroughs for high and moderate risk areas of the Bank and the Holding Company including testing for financial, operations, compliance, wealth management and Sarbanes-Oxley audits.
• During testing and analysis, identifies findings and associated control weaknesses, root causes and risks providing recommendations to rectify the findings.
• Prepares formal audit reports for internal audits.
• Serves as the in-charge or manager of internal audits and outsourced audits.
• Provides training and guidance to Staff Auditors and Interns, as needed.
• Serves as preparer and/or in-charge or manager for various Audit Department tasks such as Audit Committee package preparation, external auditor requests, regulatory requests and follow-up testing.
• During the annual planning process of the risk-based audit plan, prepares risk assessments for the risk-based audit plan.
• Performs special projects for the Audit Department, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with a major in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or compensating work experience required.
• Minimum 4 years of internal audit experience in banking and/or financial services necessary.
• Professional certification preferred, but not required. Certifications include but are not limited to CBA (Certified Bank Auditor), CFSA (Certified Financial Services Auditor), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRP (Certified Risk Professional) and CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
• Team player who is accurate, detail-oriented and organized and has effective prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills including both verbal and written communication.
• Proven work experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.