Sr. Auditor (Remote CA)

$78,200 - $112,700/Yr

First Foundation - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Irvine, CA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

This position assists with various audit projects to successfully complete the Internal Audit Plan. The Senior Auditor performs all phases of an audit, including planning, execution, and reporting, and identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks. This role is also responsible for communicating identified issues with management and ensuring any issues are addressed promptly and effectively. This position reports to the VP, Audit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with the requirements of all laws and regulations applicable to the position.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with Bank policies, procedures, and regulations that govern job responsibilities and audit-specific policies and procedures.
• Leads and/or assists with all phases of assigned audits, per the Audit Policy and Manual, including performing fieldwork for assigned audits independently and/or in conjunction with a Co-sourced Provider.
• Completes work papers that clearly describe the audit work performed, test results, and any noted control exceptions.
• Provides regular status updates on assigned audits to applicable management and the VP, Audit Manager.
• Submits detailed audit reports, including the root cause information, to the VP, Audit Manager that provide recommendations to management for improvements in controls and efficiencies.
• Performs follow-up on issues/recommendations/corrective action plans with management and performs validation, and transactional testing, where applicable, to confirm action plans have been effectively implemented.
• Prioritizes daily responsibilities and prepares routine project status reports, as requested.
• Maintains audit independence and objectivity in all assignments and adheres to the internal auditing standards and all organizational and professional ethics standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three (3) years of previous internal audit experience within the financial services industry.
• Audit certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, etc. is preferred.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Strong proficiency with basic PC applications (MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Effective analytical and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Audit certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, etc. is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Wellness days