Summary
First Horizon Internal Audit provides independent and objective audit, advisory, and strategic assurance services to various business units or functions in support of the company's enterprise-wide audit program. The objective of these services is to provide high quality assurance, advice, and insight to help improve and ensure the company's risk management, governance, and internal control processes are adequately designed, operating effectively, and consistent with the expectations and / or requirements of the board of directors, management, and regulatory authorities.
The Professional Practices Analyst is part of the Quality and Efficiency group within Internal Audit. The Professional Practices team reviews work completed by the Internal Audit team to ensure conformance with department standards, plans, budgets and schedules and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of audit operations. The position will help provide assurance the internal audit activity is in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and all applicable organizational and professional ethical standards. The position requires the ability to maintain effective working relations with management and audit staff members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors and reports on the internal audit activity to ensure compliance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, industry, regulatory, department, corporate standards / guidance, and Code of Ethics.
- Prepares periodic reports regarding the effectiveness of the audit and assurance services department on behalf of the Professional Practices Manager.
- Develops and maintains productive audit staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings / trainings and serves as a departmental resource.
- Responsible for completing some quality assurance reviews on the audit workflow, audit workpapers, project files, and risk assessments and reporting the results.
- Complete other special assignments and projects for the department as instructed by the Professional Practices Manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory ResponsibilitiesQUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required in this position :
Bachelor’s degree (-year accredited college).years of related auditing experience.Good fundamental understanding of internal audit practices.Current on industry and IIA best practices in methodology, training, and quality assurance.Understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills.High level of tact and ability to communicate complex and potentially sensitive issues to various levels of management.Strong skills in conflict resolution, auditor’s judgment, risk-based auditing, and sound decision making.COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS
Microsoft Office suiteTeamMate + (Preferred)CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Ex : CPA, Series or license, etc)
Professional certification (CIA or CPA preferred; or ability to obtain within months of hire.Benefit Highlights
Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and visionHSA with company matchMaternity and parental leaveTuition reimbursementMentor programk) with % match