Auditor

About the role

The Auditor will assist with or conduct financial, compliance, and operational audits of bank branches and departments and also perform SOX 404 testing.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and supervise financial, compliance, and operational audits as assigned
• Uphold the standards outlined in the Internal Audit Department’s Charter, which incorporates the IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) Standards and Code of Ethics
• Perform audit procedures as assigned. Among others, procedures include reviewing controls, analyzing systems, verifying adherence to policy, and verifying data integrity and accuracy
• Complete audit work papers in compliance with the Internal Audit Department’s work paper and quality control standards
• Compile and organize audit findings in a report presentable to Senior and Executive Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
• Perform special projects/research as assigned by Senior Management, the Director of Internal Audit, or an Internal Audit Manager
• Assist in gathering records and information requested by examiners as needed
• Assist as requested with the processing of account confirmations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit; kneel, stoop, or squat; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work environment: The Bank’s professional working environment requires employees to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Employees must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when working closely with internal business partners and external clients. Employees may be exposed to confidential and propriety information within the working environment, therefore, must uphold confidentiality at all times. Due to the possibility of being exposed to high risk situations (i.e. robbery), detailed instructions and procedures are required to be followed at all times to safeguard the Bank’s employees, customers, and assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an internal auditor, external auditor or bank examiner
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write reports suitable for presentation to the Board’s Audit Committee
• Ability to interpret policies, laws, and regulatory guidance
• Ability to effectively interact with other employees, examiners, directors, and management
• Basic knowledge of computers with the ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Ability to use the Bank’s core operating system for inquiries necessary to complete examinations and assigned projects
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with a high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of Renasant Bank and Renasant Corporation information as required by law
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and work with minimum supervision