Senior Internal Auditor - Risk & Controls Specialist

SouthState Bank, N.A.; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthState Bank, N.A. is seeking a Senior Auditor II to join the Internal Audit Department. This experienced professional will assist with planning, execution, and reporting of audits and will supervise Auditors on larger engagements.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, control evaluation, and high-quality documentation while collaborating with business line stakeholders to strengthen processes.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related business discipline is required. Graduate education such as Masters in Accounting or Business Administration is considered a plus.
• Obtainment or current progress toward a professional certification in at least one area (e.g., CIA, CPA, CBA, CISA, CFSA, CTA, etc.) is expected.
• Five to seven years of applicable Audit experience, obtained from either internal audit or public accounting.
• Prior experience in financial services auditing with credit administration and loan origination expertise is considered a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting issues, risks, and the regulatory environment.
• Prior experience in financial services auditing considered a plus.
• Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Strong knowledge of risks, processes, and controls across financial, operational and compliance perspectives.
• Basic knowledge of information control concepts considered a plus.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Executes audits in accordance with applicable standards and documents findings.
• Identifies significant control issues and provides quality recommendations.
• Manages multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborates with audit management to identify risk coverage and build stakeholder relationships.
• Develops audit work programs and supervises execution on larger audits.
• Prepares and presents findings within internal audit reports and reviews work of Auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

Masters in Accounting or MBA considered a plus

Pursuing CIA/CPA/CISA/CFSA/CTA or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SouthState Bank, N.A. is seeking a Senior Auditor II to join the Internal Audit Department. This experienced professional will assist with planning, execution, and reporting of audits and will supervise Auditors on larger engagements.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, control evaluation, and high-quality documentation while collaborating with business line stakeholders to strengthen processes.