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Job Description:

Office Location:

Abilene, Texas, United States

SCOPE/CONTACTS:

The AVP Senior Auditor I is responsible for execution of audits over the company's banking functions. The objective of this role is to ensure the Company's internal controls are adequate by assisting with the development and implementation of an audit program that is commensurate with the size and complexing of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (FFIN) and its subsidiaries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensure the Company's internal audit program is effective and meets regulatory and industry standards. Conduct internal audits of First Financial Bankshares Finance, Credit, Banking Products and Operation, Human Resources, and First Financial Trust & Asset Management.

• Assist in the planning and execution of the Internal Audit Program in accordance with established internal controls, financial industry standards, and federal/ state laws and regulations.
• Understand risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls. Test internal controls to identify violations of operational related laws or regulations and deviations from the policies and procedures.
• Liaise between the bank and external parties, such as auditors and regulators, and lead or assist with the gathering of information, scheduling, and planning of these engagements.
• Review quality of outsourced or co-sourced audits including assessing workpapers.
• Prepare audit reports, including the audit opinion and audit issues in timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Analyze report findings, recommend interventions where needed, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
• Monitor progress of the audit issues' resolutions and validate proper implementation prior to closure.
• Participate in key business initiatives and proactively advise and/or provide feedback to management.
• Work as a member of a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship 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 a variety of complex and unique control issues, using complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought.
• Assist the audit team in the completion of audit engagements and ensure the audits are completed with high quality and timely.
• Perform the risk assessment to the auditable entities assigned on a semi-annual basis to identify the risk impacting the company and determine whether the control environment is appropriate to mitigate the risk.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the company's reputation and safeguarding the company, its customers, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
• Actively support the Customer Service First program, support the values of the organization, and follow established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline or equivalent work experience in financial institution.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a related role at regulated financial institution and/or Big Four accounting firm experience is required.
• Knowledge of financial institution regulatory environment and requirements.
• Related certifications (CPA, CIA, or similar) is preferred.
• Previous Finance, Credit, Banking Product, Trust, Operations audit experience
• Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to protect confidential information

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)