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WSFS Bank · 2 days ago

Senior Auditor

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $103K/yr

3+ years exp

WSFS Bank is a locally headquartered financial institution focused on empowering its associates and guiding customers to secure their financial futures. The Senior Auditor will prepare, plan, and execute audits to ensure compliance with financial, operational, and regulatory standards, while also assisting in the creation and execution of audit programs and conducting follow-up audits.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Conducts or assists in performing examinations of assigned organizational and functional activities within budgeted time frames and in accordance with departmental standards as stated in the Audit Manual

Completes the more complex assignments during examinations

Performs audit work, including plan preparation, completion of workpapers over more complex audit areas, such as estimates and judgmental controls; preparation of deficiency language and analysis, and associated reports that reflect the audit results

Appraises or assists in appraising the adequacy of corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions

Provide direction to Internal Audit Staff. These activities include: providing guidance on the evaluation of the adequacy of the Company’s internal control environment including potential audit findings, planning audits; and initiating project planning

Prepares/revises or assists in the preparation/revision of audit programs and related information and makes suggestions to Audit Management regarding applicable changes to banking laws and regulations

Manages performance of audit assignments, reviews workpapers; drafts and edits reports prepared junior staff

Assists with the Independent Public Accounting firm's annual audit of the Corporation

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and the with external auditors

Effective coordination of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements to maintain internal controls to ensure the identification of significant accounts, processes, assertions and risks, the identification and evaluation of the control design, the performance of tests and controls and the overall assessment of financial reporting and internal controls

Keeps abreast of Company policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable

Effectively manages time to achieve annual goals

Train inexperienced staff, as needed

Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Qualification

Audit standardsSarbanes-Oxley complianceInternal controlsProfessional CertificationBanking regulationsAnalytical skillsMS Office proficiencyTeamworkCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree, and at least 3-6 years of experience in auditing, testing or related activities

Must have a minimum of 3-6 years of progressive testing, audit or bank internal audit experience or independent public accounting experience

Sound knowledge in a broad range of internal control concepts regarding the financial, operational and data processing areas of a financial institution

Extensive understanding of operational and accounting control procedures, methods and philosophies in a banking environment

Knowledge of auditing standards, procedures and related techniques

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Ability to train Associates, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Display a strong level of integrity and ethics

Display a strong level of analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate data to make informed decisions

Ability to motivate others and promote teamwork

Proficient in MS Office products

Ability or experience with the use of automated workpapers

In-depth understanding of the COSO framework, as well as an understanding of public companies reporting requirements under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities, and resources

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Effectively deploys and manages resources to achieve objectives

Ability to enhance personal, professional, and business growth through new knowledge and experiences

Preferred

Preferably, maintains a Professional Certification or licensure, such as CIA, CRCM, CPA, CAMS, CFSA, etc

Detailed knowledge of federal banking laws and regulations, including consumer banking compliance regulations and other regulatory requirements such as (HMDA, Reg B/ECOA, RESPA, Reg Z/Truth in Lending, Service Member Relief Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC), operational risk and compliance preferred