Strategic Internal Auditor - Risk & Controls Specialist

Hancock Whitney Corp.; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney Corp. is seeking an experienced internal auditor to perform audit procedures in line with IIA standards. You will collect, analyze, and document data on company objectives, risks, and controls, and develop risk-based audit programs and evidence-backed workpapers.

You will build partnerships with audit clients, communicate findings, and assess control design and operating effectiveness. Strong Excel/Office skills, attention to detail, and independent judgment are essential, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFIRS, CRCM, CISA and CIA preferred.
• Experience in Auditing, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail in composing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent, self-motivated, and ability to make autonomous decisions.

Responsibilities

• Performs internal audit procedures in accordance with IIA standards and departmental methodology.
• Develops and maintains risk-based audit programs and permanent audit files.
• Documents workpapers with testing objective and results.
• Builds partnerships with audit clients and maintains ongoing dialogue to understand goals and deliverables.
• Identifies deficiencies and assesses control design and operating effectiveness.
• Completes fieldwork and prepares working papers.
• Participates in special projects and training opportunities.
• Complies with applicable banking laws and regulations including BSA.

Skills

Auditing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA, etc.) preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Hancock Whitney Corp. is seeking an experienced internal auditor to perform audit procedures in line with IIA standards. You will collect, analyze, and document data on company objectives, risks, and controls, and develop risk-based audit programs and evidence-backed workpapers.

You will build partnerships with audit clients, communicate findings, and assess control design and operating effectiveness. Strong Excel/Office skills, attention to detail, and independent judgment are essential, with