Senior Internal Auditor

The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia is currently seeking a Senior Internal Auditor, as follows:

Position Senior Internal Auditor

Reporting To Chief Risk Officer

Location Open

About the Position

Leads and executes audits, while evaluting the effectiveness of controls.  Delivers insights to strengthen the bank's overall risk posture.About the Opportunity The Citizens Bank opened in 1908 in Philadelphia, MS, and it quickly earned a reputation for safety, confidence, honesty, integrity, and hard work.  Throughout its history, the bank held steadfast to its commitment to be a bedrock partner to the communities it serves.  Today, still grounded in the principles on which we were founded, our bank serves the state of Mississippi through 26 branch offices and beyond with its digital and mobile banking solutions.  Our high-tech, high-touch approach to full-service banking helps us provide the products and services of larger banks, but with a level of service that only a community bank committed to extraordinary service can provide.  We're different.  We appreciate and respect our past, but our sights are clearly set on building an even better bank for the future, and it starts with our people.  Our commitment to making the bank a great place to work is woven into the fabric of our core values - SERVE.Essential Duties

• Review bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Lead audits including planning, fieldwork, testing, and/or reviewing workpapers.

• Prepare workpapers in accordance with audit standards, which record and summarize audit procedures performed.

• Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.

• Ensure audit work aligns with regulatory guidance and IIA requirements.

• Prepare audit reports for management and the Audit Committee.

• Conduct exit meetings with management at the end of each audit.

• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory findings, as noted during audits.

• Validate remediation and advise management on control improvements.

• Contribute to the annual risk-based internal audit plan.

• Assist with ERM risk assessments, KRIs, and risk reporting, as needed.

• Provide control guidance during new product, system, or process change without impairing independence.

• Create and manage audit tracking report for all audit/exam findings, as determined by external audits, internal audits, and exams.

• Conduct investigations of irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditor's attention.

• Review cash controls procedures and monitor safeguarding of assets, all locations annually.

• Coordinate and support the functions of the external auditors.

Perform all job functions in compliance with the requirements of banking laws and regulations.  Perform other duties as required by supervisory personnel.The Right Person

• 5 - 7 years successful experience in audit, risk, or controls in an FDIC insured environment.

• Strong knowledge of community-bank operations, risk, and regulatory expectations.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and other PC applications.

• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with team members and stakeholders.

• CIA, CPA, or CISA certification strongly preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.

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