Senior Banking Auditor — Controls & Compliance

Trustmark Bank; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustmark Bank is seeking an Audit Professional to oversee day-to-day audit engagements within the bank's internal audit function in Jackson, MS. The role emphasizes planning, testing, reporting, and adherence to internal controls and GAAP, with collaboration across management and teams.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in accounting or finance and multiple years of banking audit experience, with CPA or CIA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college/university.
• Two or more years of experience in Financial Institution, Banking, or financial services.
• Two or more years of audit experience with a national accounting firm, or three or more years of internal audit experience.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with Management.
• Broad knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Broad understanding of internal controls.
• CPA license or CIA certification preferred.
• Five or more years of banking/financial services audit experience.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with Management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Strong understanding of internal controls.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements including planning, process documentation, testing and reporting
• Support the design and execution of an engagement's audit approach and procedures in accordance with relevant regulatory guidance, banking industry accounting literature and applicable internal guidance and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and stay current on developments in regulatory guidance and banking industry accounting literature and its impact on the organization.
• Communicate in a clear, organized, and professional manner, tailoring messages appropriately for different audiences in both written and verbal formats.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders within the scope of assignments
• Demonstrate collaboration and openness by working productively with others and incorporating feedback constructively.
• Exercise sound judgment and critical thinking by appropriately challenging risks, scope, and approaches, and providing thoughtful recommendations.
• Identify and communicate potential issues and opportunities for audit efficiencies and process improvement to Managers or above and evaluate subsequent remediation of those issues.
• Supervise Audit Associates and Interns on engagements and providing coaching, timely feedback, and reviewing their audit documentation.
• Meet all organizational and professional ethical standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Management communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Trustmark Bank is seeking an Audit Professional to oversee day-to-day audit engagements within the bank's internal audit function in Jackson, MS. The role emphasizes planning, testing, reporting, and adherence to internal controls and GAAP, with collaboration across management and teams.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in accounting or finance and multiple years of banking audit experience, with CPA or CIA preferred.