Senior Internal Auditor

First United Bank; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Bank is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to execute financial, operational, and compliance audits across banking functions. You will lead audits from planning through reporting and communicate findings to senior management for timely corrective actions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in banking internal audit, a CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA, strong analytical and project-management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3–5 years in banking internal audit or financial services.
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA certifications required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and compliance audits from planning through reporting.
• Apply IIA risk assessment standards for issue identification and root cause analysis.
• Draft audit reports and communicate issues with process owners for timely corrective actions.
• Oversee follow-ups on audit findings to confirm remediation.
• Mentor audit staff and manage multiple projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

SOX compliance

Banking regulations

Analytical thinking

Project management

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree preferred

CPA or CIA or CFE or CISA certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Job description

Join Our Team!We have a great team of friendly, talented and inspiring people at First United. As a learning organization, we take pride in offering exciting opportunities for employees to grow and follow their passions. That's one of the many reasons First United has been voted as one of the top places to work in Oklahoma since 2009! Browse this page to find out more about the First United culture and the many benefits of working here. Then, use our \"Get Started\" section to take your first step to being a part of First United.The PositionJob TitleSenior Internal AuditorJob DescriptionSUMMARYThe Senior Internal Auditor role involves executing financial, operational, and compliance audits to enhance risk management and internal controls. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, effective project management skills, and a thorough understanding of GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), banking, and financial services regulations.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLead operational and compliance audits from planning through reporting and communication with Senior Management.Apply Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) risk assessment standards and critical thinking for issue identification and root cause analysis.Draft audit reports and communicate issues with business process owners to ensure timely corrective actions.Oversee or perform follow-ups on audit findings to confirm effective implementation of management’s corrective actions.Develop productive relationships with management and stakeholders.Mentor audit staff in report preparation and documentation of findings and recommendations.Manage multiple projects and actively participate in fieldwork completionQualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.Required audit certifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA.3-5 years of experience in banking or financial services internal audit and/or public accounting.Technical and Functional CompetenciesStrong analytical and critical thinking skills for assessing complex compliance and operational processes.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact at all management levels.Effective project management skillsGeneral understanding of AI and related technology-based techniques.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.Leadership skills to supervise, lead, and develop team members.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.#LI-MD3All Locations:Plano-ParkwoodIf any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email us at [e-mail] for assistance.First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.