Dynamic Internal Auditor - Risk & Controls

Hancock Whitney; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney is seeking an internal auditor in New Orleans to perform procedures, analyze data, and document findings. You will help develop audit programs and maintain workpapers while ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies.

You will build relationships with auditees, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and support special projects. Strong MS Office skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFIRS, CRCM, CISA and CIA preferred.
• Experience in Auditing, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Significant additional professional level work experience may be considered for someone with a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Attention to detail in composing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Independent, self-motivated, and ability to make autonomous decisions

Responsibilities

• Performs internal audit procedures in accordance with standards, collecting, analyzing, documenting and interpreting data.
• Contributes to risk-based audit programs and permanent audit files through documented workpapers.
• Develops partnerships with audit clients to understand goals, processes, and risks.
• Performs fieldwork to assess internal controls and compliance to laws and policies; documents findings.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA or equivalent preferred

CISA/CIA/CFIRS/CRCM preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Hancock Whitney is seeking an internal auditor in New Orleans to perform procedures, analyze data, and document findings. You will help develop audit programs and maintain workpapers while ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies.

You will build relationships with auditees, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and support special projects. Strong MS Office skills and communication are essential.