Senior Internal Auditor: SOX & IT Controls

Southside Bank; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Southside Bank is seeking an Internal Auditor to assist with scheduled audits and SOX testing of key controls, and to support the external audit team with annual integrated audits.

You will review design and operating effectiveness of financial and operational procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with Bank policies and industry best practices. This role requires collaboration across departments and a commitment to high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other business-related discipline.
• CPA or CIA preferred, or actively pursuing one or more of the aforementioned licenses.
• CISA license is optional.
• Three to five years of auditing experience.
• Excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards, internal audit principles and report writing techniques.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• IT Audit and data query experience.
• Sarbanes Oxley experience and experience with financial institutions are a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to work with all levels of the organization.
• Able to work independently and with a team and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Participates in audits of assigned areas including financial, IT, and operational activities and SOX processes.
• Interview employees of various business units to gain an understanding of workflow and technologies used.
• Documents business processes and tests key internal controls.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Communicates issues found to senior audit team and Chief Audit Executive and recommends improvements.
• Assists in risk assessment activities and flowcharts of key controls.
• Works with outside consultants and external audit team as needed.
• Prepares formal audit reports for Bank management and Audit Committee.

Skills

Auditing

SOX testing

IT Audit

CPA/CIA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CIA preferred

CISA license optional

Tools

MS Office Suite

Data query experience

Job description

Southside Bank is seeking an Internal Auditor to assist with scheduled audits and SOX testing of key controls, and to support the external audit team with annual integrated audits.

You will review design and operating effectiveness of financial and operational procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with Bank policies and industry best practices. This role requires collaboration across departments and a commitment to high ethical standards.