Auditor

Tower Loan of Mississippi, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Loan seeks an Internal Auditor to conduct audits across our branch network, ensuring compliance with company policies and lending laws. The role safeguards assets and supports operational excellence by delivering actionable feedback to leadership.

The auditor will prepare audit workpapers, identify control deficiencies, and collaborate with legal counsel on fraud-related matters, while helping improve procedures and internal controls across states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in auditing, compliance, or financial services preferred.
• Experience in consumer lending, branch operations, or regulatory compliance strongly preferred.
• Audit certifications ( CIA, CFE ) a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across branches to ensure compliance with policies and lending laws.
• Prepare detailed audit workpapers and reports communicating findings to management.
• Identify potential misappropriation of assets and address findings.
• Assist staff in correcting deficiencies noted in audit reports.
• Investigate missing loan notes or documentation during audits.
• Collaborate with legal counsel when fraud is detected and coordinate with authorities as needed.
• Work with teams to improve procedures, strengthen controls, and reduce risk.
• Support staff in understanding compliance requirements and best practices.
• Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lending laws

Compliance standards

Fraud detection

Analytical skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Audit certifications (CIA/CFE) preferred

Job description

We take pride in what we do! Deciding to come grow with us is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career success stories. You are the center to what we do. We would love to have you here!

Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor conducts audits across the branch network and specialized areas to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. This role plays a key part in safeguarding company assets, detecting and preventing fraud, and supporting operational excellence by providing clear, actionable feedback to branch and regional leadership.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal audits across assigned branches and territories to ensure compliance with company policies and lending laws.
• Prepare detailed, accurate audit workpapers and reports to communicate findings to management.
• Identify potential misappropriation of monetary assets and escape findings as appropriate.
• Assist operational personnel in correcting deficiencies noted in audit reports.
• Investigate and locate missing loan notes or documentation during audits.
• Communicate and assist with authorities, in collaboration with legal counsel, if fraud is detected.
• Collaborate with teams to improve procedures, strengthen internal controls, and reduce risk.
• Support staff in understanding compliance requirements and best practices.
• Provide recommendations to improve overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of state and federal lending laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Highest level of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to detect fraud or irregularities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Computer proficiency, including advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in auditing, compliance, or financial services preferred.
• Previous experience in consumer lending, branch operations, or regulatory compliance strongly preferred.
• Audit certifications (e.g., CIA, CFE) a plus but not required.

With over 260 locations across 8 states, our team builds strong customer relationships by offering personalized financial solutions in person, by phone, and online. We're dedicated to our communities, foster employee growth, and offer clear career paths through internal promotion.

Established since 1936, Tower Loan is proud to be one of America's largest privately owned consumer finance companies, operating more than 260 office locations across eight states. We are dedicated to building strong customer relationships by providing personalized financial solutions and are deeply committed to serving our communities. We foster a culture of growth and development for our employees, with a strong promote-from-within philosophy. For decades, Tower Loan has empowered our customers and team members to build brighter futures.