What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Audit Manager position at UNITED COMMUNITY BANK?
About the Role: Are you ready to take your career to the next level? As a Senior Audit Manager at United Community, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our internal controls, procedures, and risk management systems. You'll perform risk assessments, analyze engagements, and determine the scope of assurance work. Represent the audit department in key meetings and help shape our risk-based audit plan. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in auditing and a passion for continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do: Internal Audit Planning & Execution
- Plan and organize internal audit assignments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.
- Represent the Internal Audit Department in an advisory capacity, assisting auditees in assessing internal controls, procedures, and systems.
- Perform risk analysis, identify internal controls, and design and execute audit tests in line with professional standards.
- Lead audit engagements and provide consulting functions based on team needs.
- Conduct preliminary risk analysis to assist in scoping decisions.
- Manage Internal Audit staff assigned to audit engagements.
- Review and approve audit workpapers and write-ups performed by staff.
Subject Matter Expertise & Reporting
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assigned functional areas, providing guidance and oversight to other auditors.
- Resolve review notes from audit workpaper reviews.
- Prepare audit reports for management, highlighting exceptions and control deficiencies.
- Compile complete audit workpapers to support audit conclusions.
- Perform follow-up to confirm resolution of audit findings.
- Recommend changes and improvements to audit department processes and methodologies.
- Stay current with industry trends and SME areas to identify key risks and processes.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Participate in required compliance training, including Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering training, and other internal and external training programs.
- Engage in online training, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
What We’re Looking For: Experience:
- 7-8 years of relevant work experience in auditing or related fields.
- Proven experience leading projects, managing multiple deadlines, and developing staff.
- Strong background in developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Certifications such as CPA, CIA, CBA, CRCM, or CISA are desirable or must be obtained within 2 years.
Required Skills:
- Analytical Skills: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret government regulations.
- Team Player: Strong work ethic and collaborative mindset.
Preferred Skills:
- Financial Institution Knowledge: Familiarity with operations, policies, and procedures.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to assist in problem-solving across banks in the holding company.
- Location: Greenville, SC
Position Type:
- Full-Time: Requires schedule flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Travel:
- Up to 15% travel required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
