Amerantbank
Job Description
Job Description
This Internal Auditor I role is responsible for the execution of Internal Audit projects as part of an annual internal audit plan. There will be interaction between the role and the outsourced function as well as the SOX Compliance function and external auditors. Responsibilities: Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Windows-based applications including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Support the use of enabling technologies in the audit, which includes effective risk assessments, data gathering and extractions and the use of statistical-based sampling procedures. Support research, analysis and problem solving using a variety of tools and techniques. Obtain an understanding of regulatory, operational, and financial reporting risks through review of prior period results, financial results, reliable external information, industry trends, and gaining an understanding of expected transactions. Prioritize tasks based on feedback and demonstrate professional skepticism. Support the preparation of effective audit documentation that captures our understanding of the audited processes and technology applications used by business units, including the flow of transactions, identification of risk areas, and mapping to controls that mitigate the risks noted. Support the execution of audit projects demonstrating creative thinking and proactiveness while working as a team member to build solid relationships with the internal audit team and multiple business units under audit. With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances with clear documentation of procedures performed and results reached using Amerant’s policies and procedures and relevant auditing standards. When performing testing procedures, identify potential misstatements and control deficiencies and escalate as appropriate. Collaborate with other supporting functions, including SOX Compliance tasks and work performed to assist the external auditors, to provide and coordinate solutions to help the business lines to solve their problems and improve their overall audit experience. While performing audit tasks, identify process improvements and areas of audit efficiencies as part of Amerant’s continuous improvement environment. Identify, evaluate, monitor, and make any recommendation deemed necessary to the Risk Management Committee in order to assess, reduce, eliminate, or control any current or prospective risks to earnings or capital arising from violations of, or nonconformance with, laws, rules regulations, prescribed practices, internal policies and procedures or ethical standards. Minimum Education and /or Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or job-related degree. An accounting major is a plus. Minimum Work Experience Requirements : At least one (1) year of auditing experience. National or international accounting and/or audit firm experience is preferred. Technical and/or Essential Knowledge: Good quality computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Job Description
This Internal Auditor I role is responsible for the execution of Internal Audit projects as part of an annual internal audit plan. There will be interaction between the role and the outsourced function as well as the SOX Compliance function and external auditors. Responsibilities: Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Windows-based applications including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Support the use of enabling technologies in the audit, which includes effective risk assessments, data gathering and extractions and the use of statistical-based sampling procedures. Support research, analysis and problem solving using a variety of tools and techniques. Obtain an understanding of regulatory, operational, and financial reporting risks through review of prior period results, financial results, reliable external information, industry trends, and gaining an understanding of expected transactions. Prioritize tasks based on feedback and demonstrate professional skepticism. Support the preparation of effective audit documentation that captures our understanding of the audited processes and technology applications used by business units, including the flow of transactions, identification of risk areas, and mapping to controls that mitigate the risks noted. Support the execution of audit projects demonstrating creative thinking and proactiveness while working as a team member to build solid relationships with the internal audit team and multiple business units under audit. With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances with clear documentation of procedures performed and results reached using Amerant’s policies and procedures and relevant auditing standards. When performing testing procedures, identify potential misstatements and control deficiencies and escalate as appropriate. Collaborate with other supporting functions, including SOX Compliance tasks and work performed to assist the external auditors, to provide and coordinate solutions to help the business lines to solve their problems and improve their overall audit experience. While performing audit tasks, identify process improvements and areas of audit efficiencies as part of Amerant’s continuous improvement environment. Identify, evaluate, monitor, and make any recommendation deemed necessary to the Risk Management Committee in order to assess, reduce, eliminate, or control any current or prospective risks to earnings or capital arising from violations of, or nonconformance with, laws, rules regulations, prescribed practices, internal policies and procedures or ethical standards. Minimum Education and /or Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or job-related degree. An accounting major is a plus. Minimum Work Experience Requirements : At least one (1) year of auditing experience. National or international accounting and/or audit firm experience is preferred. Technical and/or Essential Knowledge: Good quality computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.