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First Financial Bank Texas · 2 hours ago

Senior Auditor

Abilene, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

First Financial Bank Texas is a growing organization that values innovation and collaboration. The AVP Senior Auditor I is responsible for executing audits over banking functions to ensure internal controls are adequate and compliant with regulatory standards.

BankingCreditFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensure the Company’s internal audit program is effective and meets regulatory and industry standards

Conduct internal audits of First Financial Bankshares Finance, Credit, Banking Products and Operation, Human Resources, and First Financial Trust & Asset Management

Assist in the planning and execution of the Internal Audit Program in accordance with established internal controls, financial industry standards, and federal/ state laws and regulations

Understand risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls

Test internal controls to identify violations of operational related laws or regulations and deviations from the policies and procedures

Liaise between the bank and external parties, such as auditors and regulators, and lead or assist with the gathering of information, scheduling, and planning of these engagements

Review quality of outsourced or co-sourced audits including assessing workpapers

Prepare audit reports, including the audit opinion and audit issues in timely, clear, and concise manner

Analyze report findings, recommend interventions where needed, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues

Monitor progress of the audit issues’ resolutions and validate proper implementation prior to closure

Participate in key business initiatives and proactively advise and/or provide feedback to management

Work as a member of a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with Internal Audit Management and line of businesses

Implement integrated audit approach and data analytics within the scope of the audits (when possible)

Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, using complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought

Assist the audit team in the completion of audit engagements and ensure the audits are completed with high quality and timely

Perform the risk assessment to the auditable entities assigned on a semi-annual basis to identify the risk impacting the company and determine whether the control environment is appropriate to mitigate the risk

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the company's reputation and safeguarding the company, its customers, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Actively support the Customer Service First program, support the values of the organization, and follow established policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Internal Audit ProgramRisk AssessmentFinancial Institution RegulationsCPA CertificationAudit Report PreparationContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline or equivalent work experience in financial institution

Minimum three (3) years of experience in a related role at regulated financial institution and/or Big Four accounting firm experience is required

Knowledge of financial institution regulatory environment and requirements

Previous Finance, Credit, Banking Product, Trust, Operations audit experience

Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality deliverables within deadlines

Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques

Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication

Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Effective communication and negotiation skills

Ability to protect confidential information

Preferred

Related certifications (CPA, CIA, or similar)

Company

First Financial Bank Texas

First Financial Bankshares, Inc. is recognized as one of the nation's most financially secure banking institutions, with assets totaling $14.3 billion.

Founded in 1890

Abilene, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://ffin.com

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