Audit Senior Advisor

Location: On site in Memphis, TN, New Orleans, LA, Miami FL

Summary

Primarily responsible for completing audit engagement assignments with minimal supervision. The Audit Sr. Advisor is expected to:

• understand and identify the full range of risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organization, policy, and technology,
• evaluate control design adequacy in complex business processes,
• perform and/or supervise control testing,
• document work performed in conformance with internal audit methodology,
• have demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more relevant financial services industry areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads a team focused on assigned audit, providing supervision and assignments to team members as Auditor In Charge as well as reviewing work papers completed by staff and drafting audit report

• Contact with management regarding audit scope, status, and findings

• Responsible for meeting time and staffing budgets for assigned audits

• Provide on-the-job training for staff auditors, including meaningful and relevant feedback for improvement in the form of coaching notes and verbal discussions

• Objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of control

• Efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed

• Prepare and supervise the preparation of work papers that accurately document work performed and support conclusions

• Adhere to Departmental policies and guidelines

• Conduct the complete audit life cycle for complex or high-risk audit components

• Provide expert skill in technical audit design process for obtaining, analyzing and evaluating evidentiary data

• Supervise findings follow up validation

• Ensure audit issues are well-defined, root causes are identified, and recommendations for improved controls and processes are communicated to management

• Provide feedback on staff performance to Audit Leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Informal project basis

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree (4-Year Accredited College)

8 - 12 Years related auditing experience

Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more relevant financial services industry areas

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, and to meet critical and established deadlines

Thorough understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards

Certification or License required (CIA, CISA, CPA, CFA, CRCM, CIFRS, Series 6, 7, or 24, etc.) or ability to obtain within 24 months

COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

TeamMate + (preferred)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification or License required (CIA, CISA, CPA, CFA, CRCM, CIFRS, Series 6, 7, or 24, etc.) or ability to obtain within 24 months

About Us

First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision

• HSA with company match

• Maternity and parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Mentor program

• 401(k) with 6% match

• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

Corporate Diversity Commitment:

We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

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