Senior Auditor

This is a hybrid role (if located in Raleigh, NC) with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. Two days a week in office. Open to remote in several markets for highly qualified candidate.

This Senior Auditor-Audit Analytics position supports Audit Analytics team. This role is responsible for supporting and assisting in the development of the Internal Audit data analytics program, supporting the execution of internal audit work by leveraging data analytics, and creating process efficiencies. These responsibilities will include:

• Support data analytic effort in supporting internal audit programs, including developing scope, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Work with the audit team in identifying new opportunities of leveraging data analytics in audit projects.
• Effectively communicate with business owners on data analysis results and be a strong representative of the Internal Audit department.
• Provide data analytic documentation according to the internal audit documentation standards.

The Senior Auditor should demonstrate a strong understanding of data analytics and associated technologies to support the audit plan and program. This individual will be responsible for utilizing data analysis techniques to provide insights and efficiency to the internal audit projects including analyzing enterprise data to meet audit objectives, creating tools to automate audit processes and procedures, supporting ad-hoc data analytics needs, and assisting in the development of the Internal Audit Data Analytic Program.

• Project Management - Develops data analytics test work performed on a given audit including understanding of audit area, data sources, audit objectives, and testing. Primary data analytics task delivery as agreed upon from planning session, along with ad hoc requests that arise during the audit. Develop code/script, debug, and iterate through testing exercises to produce high quality, accurate, and repeatable data analytics routines. Produce workpaper following the Audit Analytics methodology and templates. Self-validate the analysis results to ensure the data analytics testing meets objectives and is accurate.
• Program Development and Management - Provide timely updates to Audit Analytics Manager on deliverable timelines and escalate potential risks to delivery and potential findings.
• Relationship Development - Develop broad and deep relationships with audit peers in the corresponding audit pillar to gain insights, build trust, and foster partnerships.

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Accounting, internal audit, or finance OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Accounting, internal audit, or finance

Preferred Area of Study: Business, Finance, Accounting or other directly related field.

License or Certification Type: Possess or in process of obtaining designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of major regulatory areas of focus, including banking, systems, regulations, and audit procedures.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC Rules, and SOX Act.
• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, accounting information systems, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis, data visualization and process automation.
• Good understanding of audit process and methodology
• Financial services industry experience preferred. Big 4 audit or assurance experience preferred.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages and applications, including SQL, Visual Basic, HTML, Java, C/C++, SAS, SQL Workbench/J, Python, R, Oracle SQL Developer, IBM Netezza, MS SQL Server, MS Visual Studio, MS Power BI Desktop, Alteryx, Tableau, Business Intelligence
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate highly technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences supported by a strong understanding of the business concepts behind the data.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the capability to work on multiple projects with minimal direction in a dynamic and fluid environment with rotating priorities.
• Ability to lead project deliverables through to completion.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and accepting ownership and accountability of the process and deliver on commitments.
• Pro-active, high energy and strong interpersonal skills with a team-focused attitude, demonstrating the ability to collaborate and compromise while building effective relationships.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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