Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elliott Davis is a company that provides forward-thinking tax, assurance, and consulting services with a strong workplace culture. They are seeking a Senior Associate in Risk Advisory to lead internal audit engagements and mentor junior staff while ensuring high-quality advisory services to financial institutions.
Responsibilities
- Execute and lead internal audit engagements across key banking functions, including:
- Loan operations and credit administration
- Deposit operations
- ACH and electronic payments
- Wire transfers
- Branch operations
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Human resources and payroll
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Model Risk Management (MRM)
- Investment and treasury operations
- Plan and coordinate audit testing activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive procedures
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks, control deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities
- Review associate workpapers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm audit methodology and quality standards
- Ensure engagements are completed on schedule and within scope by actively monitoring project timelines, deliverables, and resource needs
- Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Associates, including training on audit procedures, documentation standards, and banking concepts
- Assist in the development of associates by providing constructive feedback and supporting skill progression
- Prepare and review audit reports, including observations, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations
- Support communication with clients, including leading portions of meetings, discussing audit findings, and responding to inquiries
- Assist managers and senior leadership in engagement planning, risk assessments, and scoping activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes, methodologies, and internal tools
- Support multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining high-quality work and attention to detail
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
- Strong understanding of audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques
- Strong understanding of banking operations and regulatory expectations
- Demonstrated ability to review work, identify issues, and ensure quality deliverables
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex concepts clearly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to travel when required (estimated maximum of 25 nights per year)
- Prior experience leading or supervising individuals in a banking or professional services environment
- Familiarity with banking regulations and regulatory expectations (e.g., FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve)
- Experience reviewing workpapers and ensuring adherence to audit standards (e.g., IIA Standards)
- Progress toward or attainment of a professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA
- Demonstrated interest in developing leadership and mentoring skills
Benefits
- Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
- Flexible work schedules
- 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
- First-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
- One-on-one professional coaching
- Leadership and career development programs
- Access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally
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