Senior Internal Auditor at Univest Financial Corp in Souderton, Pennsylvania

Senior Internal AuditorUnivest Financial Corporation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor that will assist the Director of Internal Audit with the completion of the annual audit plan. In coordination with the third-party service provider, the senior auditor will be conducting risk-based internal audits, performing assessments and testing for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, contributing to the annual and periodic risk assessments, and contributing to strategic project initiatives as needed. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the internal audit department and the organization.This is a full-time (hybrid) position located at the Univest Financial Corporation headquarters in Souderton, PA.Responsibilities include providing operational support to the Director of Internal Audit, acting as a liaison between the outsourced internal audit service provider and the business unit management teams, coordinating meetings with the outsource internal audit service provider, assisting the Director of Internal Audit in maintaining the quality assurance and improvement program, managing multiple audit assignments, participating in the annual risk assessment process, performing risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits, coordinating efforts for management's quarterly SOX compliance, leading discussions regarding audit observations, preparing audit findings and communicating recommendations to management and stakeholders, tracking and validating the resolution of audit issues, providing guidance to business units management during implementation of remediation plans, identifying opportunities to streamline business processes, developing and investing in strong relationships with the business unit management teams, serving as a liaison to work with the external auditors throughout the year, maintaining membership in good standing with the Institute of Internal Auditors if certification is obtained, pursuing continued professional development and continuing education, and being accountable for compliance with laws and regulations that apply to this position including the Univest Code of Conduct.Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of progressive audit experience, banking experience is preferred, a bachelor's degree preferred, relevant professional certifications preferred or working towards certification (CIA, CPA, or CRMA), knowledge of banking operations, lending processes, and federal banking regulations is preferred, strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance, working knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and public company compliance requirements, understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Standards for the Professional Practices of Internal Auditing, strong problem identification, analysis and problem solving, report writing and editing, experience coordinating multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, critical and inquisitive thinker that will pursue root causes and thorough understanding of processes, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, ability to work independently and collaboratively, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with other tools, and position may be required to travel to different company sites on occasion (<10%).Wage Range: The salary for this position ranges from $86,000 to $115,000.Benefits Overview: Univest offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, short term disability, holiday time off, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, discounts on loan products, and professional development trainings.An Equal Opportunity Employer. Univest does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability or protected veteran status.