Internal Audit Experienced Associate - Financial Institutions

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That's why CLA exists to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you.

We also create industry professionals. As an Experienced Audit Associate, you'll gain deep industry insight. You'll be able to sit across the table from a CFO from your industry and speak their language. You will become a true industry consultant.

CLA is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified candidate to join our Financial Institution (FI) team. We are looking for a professional to assist in executing and providing consulting services in our internal audit practice. The position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth within a FI practice that has a strong reputation within our local markets for excellent technical expertise and a commitment to client service. The FI internal audit team consists of a combination of professionals such as CPAs, CIAs, and other FI specific designations with key industry and audit experience and serves a variety of privately held and public institutions.

The Internal Audit position will be responsible for:

Working with clients and other FI staff to determine engagement/relationship objectives and work within appropriate budgets

Developing an understanding of the client's business activities, controls, processes and associated risks

Assist in executing risk assessments, audit plans and scopes for internal audit and compliance engagements

Completing project tasks in such a way that aids in the timely completion of fieldwork

Assist in the preparation of internal audit reports

Working with other team members and clients to address audit, accounting and compliance issues that may arise

Assist with FDICIA implementation projects, as well as independent FDICIA/SOX testing

Keeping abreast of the latest financial institution industry, accounting and internal audit developments through ongoing formal and self-education

Providing ongoing technical assistance support to clients

Anticipating and addressing client issues

Providing project support on other engagements/special projects or duties as assigned Candidates should have the desire and abilities to take on exciting responsibilities and grow with our FI practice.

Other qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA, CIA, FI specific designations such as ICBA or CUNA/NAFCU designations a plus

You have at least one year of experience of financial institutions external and/or internal audit experience

Working knowledge of the financial institutions industry, controls and processes; prior bank industry experience and/or bank regulatory experience a plus

Working understanding of accounting and internal auditing standards

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated track record of successfully completing multiple project assignments

Demonstrated track record of client/customer service

Ability to multi-task and complete assignments within required time constraints and deadlines

Willing to travel as needed

CLA exists to create opportunities for our people, our clients, and our communities. We are a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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