Senior Auditor: SOX, IT Controls & Compliance Lead

Busey Bank; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Busey Bank in Champaign, IL is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to continually review IT and financial reporting controls, ensure accurate statements, and enforce SOX compliance.

You will plan and conduct IT, operational, and SOX audits, test ICFR, document controls, assess risks, and report findings to management. Collaboration with external auditors and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of audit experience.
• CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• ITGC testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform IT, operational, compliance, and SOX audits.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over business processes, financial reporting, and information technology.
• Lead and execute SOX compliance testing ensuring ICFR is designed and operating effectively.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify key financial reporting risks and controls.
• Review and update internal control documentation to reflect current processes.
• Perform detailed testing of controls to ensure SOX 404 compliance.
• Identify control deficiencies, propose remediation, and coordinate action plans.
• Coordinate with external auditors to integrate SOX into the annual audit.
• Attend ongoing education to stay current on financial services and auditing standards.
• Stay updated on IT/SOX regulations and related compliance frameworks.
• Prepare and present reports to management on SOX status and remediation progress.
• Identify opportunities for control improvements and process efficiencies.
• Participate in special projects as requested by Audit Committee and senior management.
• Assist IA Directors as needed.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Accounting & financial processes

Organization & project management

Microsoft Office

SOX familiarity

Audit principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

4+ years of audit experience

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

ITGC testing experience preferred

Data analytics and audit management tools experience

Tools

Data analytics tools

Audit management tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Busey Bank in Champaign, IL is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to continually review IT and financial reporting controls, ensure accurate statements, and enforce SOX compliance.

You will plan and conduct IT, operational, and SOX audits, test ICFR, document controls, assess risks, and report findings to management. Collaboration with external auditors and ongoing professional development are expected.