This is a Senior Staff Auditor Remote position.
Job Summary: Under the direction of a Vice President Audit Group Manager, the Senior Staff Auditor participates in a variety of internalaudit assignments and projects including compliance audits, financial audits, operational audits, contractor and vendor audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, internal control validations and other management requested projects. This is a remote position.
Responsibilities: Assist the Vice President Audit Group Manager in ensuring that Cadence Bank adheres to proper accounting and financial reporting practices including compliance with OCC regulations and Bank policies and procedures. Assist in planning audits including areas to be reviewed, risk assessments, assessing controls, and determining procedures to be performed. This includes performing process design reviews and substantive testing of controls. Lead and direct audit engagements including administering/monitoring audit plans during engagements, review of work assignments, and actively participating in staff meetings. Utilize automated analysis toolsets and perform data retrieval to support audit activities. Identify opportunities for improvements in procedures and systems and offer solutions. Prepare written documents for auditees that summarize the findings of the audit of their respective areas. Discuss documents with each auditee in a timely manner and assist in the development of action plans that will address each audit finding. Ability to identify key risks and controls within the Sarbanes Oxley/COSO 2013 framework, optimizing effective and efficient controls, and within the Pentana Vision Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) module. Review the relevance, reliability and integrity of financial and operational information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information. Review operations and programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned. Review the systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and reports and whether the organization is in compliance. Partner with external auditors to help reconcile discrepancies or support the completion of the external audit. Assist in ensuring that best practices discovered through the audit process have been implemented, where appropriate, throughout the Bank. Keep abreast of accounting, legal and regulatory issues relating to a variety of information technology, industry, financial, communication, human resources and other areas associated with company functions. Adhere to the approved Internal Audit Department Policies and Procedures while continuing to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit process. If an opportunity to improve procedures or increase efficiency arises, work collaboratively with the VP, Audit Group Manager towards implementation or updating of the improved process. Provide communication to other department members to establish a broader knowledge base among all team members. Exercise discretion in the review and retention of records to ensure confidentiality of matters that arise. Develop and maintain audit client relationships, build rapport, stay abreast of ongoing initiatives and issues, and better understand business risks and drivers. Pursue appropriate professional certifications based on skill set and department needs. Perform ad hoc appraisals, inspections, investigations, examinations or reviews at the request of the SVP & Chief Audit Executive.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree in business related discipline is required. CPA, CFE, CAMS, CRCM, CISA or CIA is a plus. Approximately 2 - 5 years of relevant auditing related practice. Public accounting and/or banking experience preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skil s, and Abilities: Ability to demonstrate relationship and partnership building, vision and strategic thinking. Must interact well and be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization including directors, general managers and officers. Self-motivated and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Strong ability to develop issue identification. Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time meeting deadlines. Strong interpersonal and team-oriented skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and change focus as new information becomes available. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint). Experience with Pentana Vision GRC Software a plus. Regular and reliable attendance. Works cooperatively with others
Remote positions are intended to be filled in states within our footprint, which includes: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas. We may hire remote workers in other states, pending approval. If your experience aligns with this description, please consider applying. Many skills are transferable among industries and a passion for the role and willingness to learn are important considerations. We believe that a diverse workforce creates problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Cadence Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Cadence Bank is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Education: Bachelors (required). High School (required).
Experience: Approximately 2 - 5 years of relevant auditing related practice. Public accounting and/or banking experience preferred (preferred).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal nondiscrimination laws.
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