Internal Audit Specialist: Risk, Controls & Growth

Hancock Whitney Corp.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney Corp. in Gulfport, MS seeks an experienced internal auditor to perform procedures in line with IIA standards and to contribute to risk-based audit programs.

You will document workpapers, analyze data, and maintain strong dialogue with audit clients to understand goals and controls. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, preferred certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA, CRCM), and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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

• Perform internal audit procedures per IIA standards and departmental methodology.
• Develop risk-based audit programs and maintain audit workpapers.
• Engage with audit clients to understand goals, processes, risks and controls.
• Conduct fieldwork to assess controls, compliance and risk exposure.
• Identify deficiencies and document testing evidence and conclusions.
• Prepare working papers clearly detailing objectives and tested controls.
• Participate in special reviews and complete fieldwork within timelines and budget.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and regulatory knowledge including BSA requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA

CFIRS

CRCM

CISA

CIA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Hancock Whitney Corp. in Gulfport, MS seeks an experienced internal auditor to perform procedures in line with IIA standards and to contribute to risk-based audit programs.

You will document workpapers, analyze data, and maintain strong dialogue with audit clients to understand goals and controls. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, preferred certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA, CRCM), and proficiency with Microsoft Office.