Audit Team Leader

Cadence Bank; Tupelo (MS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Internal Audit professional to provide leadership and assist with financial and compliance audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-4 years of experience in a financial institution. Responsibilities include performing audits, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. This role offers opportunities for leadership and professional growth within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of experience in a financial institution.
• Prefer CPA, CIA, or relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audit fieldwork in accordance with the Standards.
• Supervise assigned staff auditors during fieldwork.
• Identify and report audit deficiencies accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting

Job description

What The Role Is

We are seeking a team-minded individual, able to work under general supervision, to provide leadership and to assist the internal audit department with various financial and compliance audits in accordance with established audit policies and procedures.

How You will Make an Impact

1. Perform internal audit fieldwork in accordance with the Standards.
2. Achieve performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit objectives within established time and cost restraints.
3. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of required auditing standards, accounting policies, and computer application standards.
4. Maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards.
5. Obtain required evidence to support conclusions.
6. Identify and report audit deficiencies accurately.
7. Provide training and coaching to internal audit staff.
8. Supervise assigned staff auditors during fieldwork.
9. Perform review activities.
10. Provide input to audit management regarding staff performance.
11. Inform audit management of audit status in a timely manner.
12. Volunteer to assist others in completing audit assignments or projects.
13. Identify and evaluate audit risk areas and contribute to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
14. Assist the Audit Manager in developing recommendations for the audit program.

Who You Are

1. Require a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
2. Require 3 to 4 years of experience in a financial institution.
3. Prefer CPA, CIA, or relevant certifications, a plus.
4. Handle moderately complex issues and problems, referring more complex issues to higher-level staff.
5. Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter.
6. Be a self-starter with excellent time management skills.
7. May provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the team.
8. Be detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking skills.
9. Possess mathematical skills.
10. Have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
11. Be knowledgeable of laws and regulations applicable to established audit standards.
12. Work cooperatively with others.
13. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Note: Remote positions are intended for states within our footprint, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas. Remote hiring in other states is pending approval.

If your experience aligns with this description, please consider applying. We value transferable skills, a passion for the role, and a willingness to learn. We are committed to diversity and encourage everyone to apply.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. Responsibilities may be amended to meet business needs.

Cadence Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

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