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Southside Bank · 1 day ago

Internal Auditor

Tyler, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Southside Bank is seeking an Internal Auditor who will primarily assist with scheduled audits and SOX testing of key controls. The role involves reviewing financial and operational procedures, evaluating internal controls, and collaborating with external audit teams to ensure compliance with Bank policies and industry best practices.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Participates in audits of assigned areas including financial, IT, and operational business activities and SOX processes

Interview employees of various business units to gain an understanding of workflow and technologies used

Documents business processes and identifies and tests key internal controls for business activities as well as application controls

Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls

Documents and communicates issues found during the audit to senior internal audit staff and the Chief Audit Executive in a timely matter and makes recommendations for improvements

Assists in risk assessment activities including scope, surveys, risk assessment matrices and flowcharts of key controls

Works with outside consultants and external audit team to provide additional audit assistance as needed

Assists senior internal audit staff and the Chief Audit Executive in preparing formal reports of audit results for distribution to Bank management and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned by other Internal Audit team members

Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training to maintain professional license

Maintains confidentiality of all sensitive Bank information

Maintains a positive and caring atmosphere for customers and employees consistent with Southside Bank’s mission, CORE Values, and Blue Book culture guide

Provides enthusiastic, professional, and courteous service to Southside Bank customers and employees

Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Understands and agrees to abide by the policies and procedures established at Southside Bank

Responsible for complying with audit policies and procedures as they pertain to this position

Performs duties in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and related anti-money laundering laws, and in accordance with the Bank’s Information Security Program

Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources

Performs additional duties, as assigned or directed

Qualification

CPACIACISASOX experienceAuditing experienceMS Office SuiteIT AuditAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other business-related discipline

CPA, CIA, CISA or activity pursuing one or more of the aforementioned licenses

Three to five years of auditing experience

Excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards, internal audit principles and report writing techniques

Proficient in MS Office Suite

IT Audit and data query experience

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in order to work well with all levels of the organization

Strong analytical skills

Able to work independently and with a team and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly, troubleshoot problems, multi-task and prioritize projects

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style

Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables

Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc

Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate assignments