Senior Auditor II

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

The Senior Auditor II is a key member of the Internal Audit Department team.  The Senior Auditor II will assist with the planning, performance, and reporting of the audits; and, will support the Audit Manager, Audit Supervisor and oversee the Auditor(s) in executing audits in a team-based environment.

As an experienced member on the internal audit team, the Senior Auditor II is expected to successfully execute audit procedures including those in more complex and higher risk audit areas.  The Senior Auditor II will serve as an important point of contact during the audits.

The Senior Auditor II will assist in developing audit work programs, in overseeing execution of audit work programs, and may also supervise and review the work of Auditors on larger audits.  The Senior Auditor II possesses additional relevant experience or expertise, and would be expected to utilize that in execution a higher level of independence in successful performance of assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

•     Executes projects in accordance with applicable standards, identifies significant control issues, and provides quality recommendations.

•     Manages multiple competing priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.

•     Fosters a positive team environment embracing change. Assists the Audit Supervisor in preparing an audit approach that describes the planning in detail including the nature, timing, and extent of our internal audit procedures for an individual audit. 

•     Works with audit management team to identify key areas of risk and appropriate coverage for individual audits and build relationships with business line stakeholders.

•     Understands, identifies, and evaluates key processes and related controls and identifies control gaps based on the evaluation.

•     Creates quality work products such as audit analysis, client correspondence, memorandums and other working papers that document the audit procedures performed, results of those procedures, and findings in higher risk audit areas.

•     Maintains a professional training plan to continually develop technical and professional skills consistent with the department’s requirements and philosophy.  

•     Stays abreast of general business/economic developments and new pronouncements / standards, to gain an understanding of their links and impact to the assigned risk areas.  Understands and applies technical standards as applicable.

•     Understands and applies appropriate audit methodologies, technology and tools in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.

•     Works with internal audit team in the development of creative, practical, and cost-effective recommendations for improvement.

•     Assists in preparation and presentation of findings within the internal audit report.

•     Assists in reviewing work of Auditors.

OTHER DUTIES

·       Accepts other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

·       Unquestionable ethics, integrity, and values.

·       High level of energy, passion, and commitment to excellence.

·       Strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate others.

·       Strong written and oral communication skills.

·       Strong problem-solving skills, including creativity and innovative thinking combined with a willingness to challenge the status quo and act as a "change agent."

·       Highly professional with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education Requirements:

·       An undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related business discipline is required. Graduate education such as Masters in Accounting or Business Administration is considered a plus.

·       Obtainment or current progress toward a professional certification in at least one area (e.g., CIA, CPA, CBA, CISA, CFSA, CTA, etc.) is expected.

Experience Requirements:

• For the Senior Auditor II, five to seven years applicable Audit experience, obtained from either internal audit or public accounting.

·       Prior experience in financial services auditing with credit administration and loan origination expertise is considered a plus.

Knowledge:

·       Strong knowledge of accounting issues, risks, and the regulatory environment.

·       Prior experience in financial services auditing considered a plus.

·       Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

·       Strong knowledge of risks, process, and controls across financial, operational and compliance perspectives.

·       Basic knowledge of information control concepts considered a plus.

·       Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.