Senior Audit Manager

Senior Audit Manager

United Community Bank is hiring a Senior Audit Manager. This position will serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more functional areas as assigned by the Chief Audit Executive (CEA) and/or the Director/Senior Director providing guidance and oversight to other auditors performing engagements in subject matter areas. The Senior Audit Manager is also responsible for performing risk assessments of auditable universe(s), risk analysis of each engagement and determining the scoping requirements for the assurance work assigned.

Why Work for United Community Bank?

At United Community Bank, we believe in combining top-of-the line financial solutions with award-winning satisfaction for our customers and employees. United Community Bank is known for excellent services; it is part of our foundation and is one of our guiding principles. We call ourselves The Bank that SERVICE Built to remind us every day of our brand promise.

Join one of the Southeast’s leading financial institutions, a 2022 American Banker Best Banks to Work For to receive:

• 11 paid holidays
• 1 Holiyay
• 10 paid vacation days
• Up to 7 personal days per year
• Up to 7 sick days per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• 1 day of paid volunteer time
• 401(k) company match of up to 5%
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans, including domestic partner eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• AND MORE!

What will you do as a Senior Audit Manager?

• Plan and organize internal audit assignments to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and systems of risk management, and efficiency of operations in the assigned business units, functions, or activities
• Represent the Internal Audit Department in an advisory capacity in assisting auditees in the assessment of internal controls, procedures, systems, etc. as assigned
• Perform risk analysis, identify internal controls, and design and execute audit tests of controls and transactions in accordance with internal audit professional standards
• Function in various roles on audit engagements, including leading audits and providing consulting functions based on the needs of the team
• Perform preliminary risk analysis on each audit engagement to assist in scoping decisions
• Manage Internal Audit staff that are assigned to work on assigned audit engagements
• Review and approve audit workpapers and write-ups performed by staff
• Resolve review notes from supervisor review of audit work papers
• Prepare audit reports for management review of exceptions and control deficiencies noted during the audit
• Perform follow-up as necessary to confirm resolution of the audit findings
• Recommend changes and improvement to audit department processes and methodologies
• Keep current with industry trends and SME areas assigned to ensure key risks and processes are identified

Required for success

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field; working knowledge of financial institution operations, policies and procedures
• 7-8 years of relevant work experience
• Certifications such a CPA, CIA, CBA, CRCM, or CISA) is desirable or must be obtained within 2 years
• Experience leading a project, managing multiple deadlines, and developing staff on projects
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• Must be able to assist in problem solving with all banks in the holding company.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• This is a full-time, non-remote position