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Ameris Bank · 1 week ago

Staff Auditor II

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

2+ years exp

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities. The Staff Auditor II will be responsible for performing quality audit services, identifying risks, executing audit procedures, and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls across all subsidiaries.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesMortgage

Responsibilities

Participate in entrance and exit conferences with audit clients

Assist with the audit planning process (walk-throughs, documenting process understandings, creating Risk and Control Matrix, and designing test plan)

Assist with designing audit procedures, techniques, and sample approach and sizes that support the accurate assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls

Execute audit procedures, perform high quality analysis, use appropriate general and audit specific technology, provide sufficient audit evidence, and conclude on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls; compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and the reasonableness of financial data

Gather relevant business, regulatory, process, and system information; validate/update process flows, risks, and controls; prepare accurate, complete, clear, and timely audit evidence that reflects an ability to identify risks and independently assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls

Draft potential audit report comments indicating the condition, cause, impact and risk. Propose recommendations to Senior Auditor, Management and appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner

Discuss deficiencies with management to validate findings and obtain explanations during fieldwork

Assist and support external auditors and regulators and participate on project teams as assigned

General internal audit activities – time reporting, continuing education, professional and civic organization participation, general office admin activities

Ability to travel as needed

Qualification

Internal ControlsGAAPSOXCOSOChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsConsulting SkillsProfessional PresenceJudgment SkillsIPPF KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsTime ManagementActive ListeningAdaptability

Required

Good understanding of Internal Controls

Solid GAAP, SOX, COSO knowledge

Good Change Management skills

Intermediate written and oral communication skills

Solid Consulting and Negotiation skills

Professional presence and demeanor

Good Critical Thinking skills

Must have strong active listening, assimilation of information, analytical, communication, and judgment skills

Personal time management skills, initiative, commitment to high quality, and flexible/adaptability attributes

Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information

Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex issues quickly with logic and reason

Ability to work with minimum supervision, determining when to act independently and when to refer situations to superiors

Understanding around the mandatory elements of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)

2+ years of industry experience

Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

Banking industry, internal audit, or external audit preferred

Accounting, Business, Finance, or IT major or related field preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment

Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

11 Holidays

Volunteer/Service Day

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Arrangement