Senior Auditor

Job Description

Location:

Abilene, Texas, United States

This AVP Senior Auditor I will execute audits over the company’s banking functions to ensure internal controls are adequate.

• Ensure internal audit program is effective and meets regulatory and industry standards.
• Conduct internal audits across Finance, Credit, Banking Products, Operations, Human Resources, and First Financial Trust & Asset Management.
• Assist in planning and execution of the internal audit program.
• Understand risks and internal controls, evaluate adequacy and efficiency, and test controls to identify violations.
• Liaise between the bank and external parties such as auditors and regulators, and lead or assist with gathering information, scheduling, and planning engagements.
• Review quality of outsourced or co-sourced audits including assessing work papers.
• Prepare audit reports with clear and concise findings and recommendations.
• Analyze report findings, recommend interventions, and propose solutions to risk and control issues.
• Monitor progress of audit issue resolutions and validate implementation prior to closure.
• Participate in key business initiatives and provide proactive feedback to management.
• Work as a member of a project team and cultivate strong working relationships with Internal Audit Management and line of businesses.
• Implement integrated audit approach and data analytics within the scope of the audits when possible.
• Identify solutions for complex control issues using judgment and analytical thought.
• Assist the audit team with engagement completion, ensuring high quality and timeliness.
• Perform risk assessment on assigned entities semi-annually to identify risk and determine control adequacy.
• Support the Customer Service First program and follow established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a related role at a regulated financial institution or Big‑Four accounting firm.
• Knowledge of financial institution regulatory environment and requirements.
• Preferred certifications: CPA, CIA, or similar.
• Previous audit experience in Finance, Credit, Banking Product, Trust, or Operations.
• Strong understanding of risks and internal controls, with ability to evaluate adequacy and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high‑quality deliverables within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement in audit tools and techniques.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to protect confidential information.

First Financial Family is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.