REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or other business related discipline.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or activity pursuing one or more of the aforementioned licenses.
• 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 in order to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and with a team and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly, troubleshoot problems, multi-task and prioritize projects.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate assignments.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROTECTED VETERANS/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

• Participates in audits of assigned areas including financial, IT, and operational business activities and SOX processes.
• Interview employees of various business units to gain an understanding of workflow and technologies used.
• Documents business processes and identifies and tests key internal controls for business activities as well as application controls.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Documents and communicates issues found during the audit to senior internal audit staff and the Chief Audit Executive in a timely matter and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Assists in risk assessment activities including scope, surveys, risk assessment matrices and flowcharts of key controls.
• Works with outside consultants and external audit team to provide additional audit assistance as needed.
• Assists senior internal audit staff and the Chief Audit Executive in preparing formal reports of audit results for distribution to Bank management and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned by other Internal Audit team members.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training to maintain professional license.
• Understands and agrees to abide by the policies and procedures established at Southside Bank.
• Responsible for complying with audit policies and procedures as they pertain to this position.
• Performs duties in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and related anti-money laundering laws, and in accordance with the Bank’s Information Security Program.
• Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.