Senior Auditor

Auditor

Auditor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Protects assets by ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
• Completes audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires.
• Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires, and recommending new policies and procedures.
• Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report and discussing findings with auditees.
• Complies with federal, state, and local security legal requirements by studying existing and new security legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and content, and participating in professional societies.

Auditor Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Auditing and general accounting practices
• Knowledge of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
• Legal compliance
• Integrity
• Documentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Reporting research results
• Thoroughness
• Understanding of applicable accounting and banking laws
• Presentation skills
• Financial software
• Corporate finance
• Objectivity

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, certified public accountant (CPA) preferred
• Previous experience in finance or accounting in a similar setting or sector