Senior Internal Auditor: Banking & SOX Controls

Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust seeks an experienced Senior Auditor to plan and execute internal audits, assess internal controls, and identify improvement opportunities for regulatory compliance and financial integrity. You will mentor junior staff and support external audits, strengthening the audit function across the organization.

The role requires at least five years of auditing experience, knowledge of GAAP and IIA standards, and the ability to manage multiple audits against a formal plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal or external auditing.
• CPA and/or CIA professional certification, or candidate actively seeking certification, preferred.
• Experience auditing financial institutions and knowledge of banking regulations preferred.
• Experience auditing within a publicly traded financial institution preferred.
• Experience with audit software and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform operational, financial and compliance audits, ensuring they are completed timely and in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Partner with the Director of Internal Audit to perform auditable entity risk assessments in developing the annual audit plan.
• Mentor and review work of junior auditors and provide guidance on audit techniques and methodologies.
• Identify internal control gaps, process inefficiencies and risk exposures and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit workpapers and reports.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, including findings, risks and recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on remediation efforts.
• Support external audits, outsourced internal audits and regulatory reviews as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, accounting principles (GAAP), auditing standards (IIA) and industry trends.

Skills

Project management

Auditing standards

Regulatory knowledge

Securities/SEC experience

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Organization

Problem solving

Independent work

Discretion/Integrity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CIA certification (preferred)

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust seeks an experienced Senior Auditor to plan and execute internal audits, assess internal controls, and identify improvement opportunities for regulatory compliance and financial integrity. You will mentor junior staff and support external audits, strengthening the audit function across the organization.

The role requires at least five years of auditing experience, knowledge of GAAP and IIA standards, and the ability to manage multiple audits against a formal plan.