Internal Auditor

* TOP SKILLS/OPEN ROLES
* * Internal audit/3rd line of defense experience

* Financial Services background needed

* Multiple roles open including:

* 1- IT Audit Manager or Sr Manager

* 2
- Compliance / BSA/AML Senior - Consumer Compliance is the primary focus in this one (BSA/AML is not super important as we have a Sr Manager that can help with this)

* 3
- Trust Senior Auditor - Some Trust experience will be great. It doesn't have to be an expert. I have a resource for 6 months that use to work for a regional firm and use to have some Trust clients. Great resource

* 4- IT Senior Auditor

* 5
- Senior/Staff Audit - Ideally coming with a Bank's Internal Audit

* Description
* Ensure the Company's internal audit program is effective and meets regulatory and industry standards. Conduct internal audits of First Financial Bank shares Finance, Credit, Banking Products and Operation, and Human Resources, and First Financial Trust & Asset Management.
Establish internal audit procedures and evaluations of bank activities in accordance with established internal controls, financial industry standards, and federal/ state laws and regulations.
Understand risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls. Test internal controls to identify violations of operational related laws or regulations and deviations from the policies and procedures.
Liaise between the bank and external parties, such as auditors and regulators, and lead or assist with the gathering of information, scheduling, and planning of these engagements.
Review quality of outsourced or co-sourced audits including assessing work papers.
Prepare audit reports, including the audit opinion and audit issues in timely, clear, and concise manner.
Analyze report findings, recommend interventions where needed, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
Monitor progress of the audit issues' resolutions and validate proper implementation prior to closure.
Participate in key business initiatives and proactively advise and/or provide feedback to management.
Work as a member of a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with Internal Audit Management and line of businesses.
Implement integrated audit approach and data analytics within the scope of the audits (when possible).
Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, using complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought.
Supervise the audit team in the completion of audit engagements and ensure the audits are completed with high quality and timely.
Partner with Bank and holding company line-of-business managers and risk staff to develop approaches for addressing emerging issues.
Perform the risk assessment to the auditable entities assigned on a semi-annual basis to identify the risk impacting the company and determine whether the control environment is appropriate to mitigate the risk.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the company's reputation and safeguarding the company, its customers, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Actively support the Customer Service First program, support the values of the organization, and follow established policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

* Additional

Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline or equivalent work experience in financial institution.
Minimum six (6) years of experience in a related role at regulated financial institution and/or Big Four accounting firm is required.
Strong knowledge of financial institution regulatory environment and requirements.
Related certifications (CPA, CIA, or similar) are required.
Previous Finance, Credit, Banking Product, Trust, Operations audit experience
Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques
Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Ability to protect confidential information

* Job Type & Location
* This is a Permanent position based out of Abilene, TX.

* Pay and Benefits
* The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
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