Job Description

It’s about holding each other accountable.

Do you consider yourself to be detail-oriented? Passionate about understanding different processes and procedures? Are you described as someone who is approachable, respectful, and

engaged when solving problems? If so, being an Audit Team Leader at Frost could be for you.

At Frost, it’s about more than a job. It’s about having a flourishing career where you can thrive, both in and out of work. At Frost, we’re committed to fostering an environment that reflects our values and encourages team members to be the best they can be. In joining our adaptable, integrity-driven team, you’ll become part of Frost’s over 150-year legacy of providing unparalleled banking services.

Who you are:

As an Audit Team Leader, you are our control system. You will be responsible for supervising a team of internal auditors performing internal engagements of the most complex auditable entities in the area of specialty. You’ll use your strong problem-solving skills and communication skills to review and present your findings and create recommendations that align with our core values of integrity, caring and excellence. You believe in constant improvement and want to use your insights to strive for impactful change.

What you’ll do: 

• Lead a team of auditors specializing in a segment of the internal audit function to determine the adequacy of internal controls, accuracy of general ledger totals and the degree of compliance with bank policies, banking laws and federal regulations

• Assign auditors to conduct and review auditable entities as needed. Monitors work of team members to ensure it is performed under adherence to budgeted hours, assigned deadlines, department standards, and in-charge responsibilities

• Oversee the direction, training, and review of the work of team members to ensure audit objectives are accomplished, department standards are met, the audit plan is on schedule, and staff development is achieved

• Supervise audits of the most complex auditable entities within an organization to ensure internal controls are adequate and operating properly, general ledger and internal checking accounts are fairly presented, bank and/or customer assets are safeguarded, and compliance with Board policies, selected law and regulations. Receives only policy level direction from upper management and the Audit Manager

• Maintain direct communication with team members regarding status of assigned work and potential findings

• Review audit work papers and reports for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of factual information and conclusions drawn to ensure audit objectives are accomplished. Provide review comments to auditors and performs necessary follow-up as required

• Present completed work papers and detailed reports of audit findings and recommendations, highlighting irregularities or exceptions an Audit Manager in a timely fashion and with the highest levels of quality as to style and content

• Address and resolve issues identified by less experienced auditors

• Under the direction of an Audit Manager, will be responsible for presenting final audit reports to department managers and division heads

• Ensure team members are maintaining direct ongoing communication with audit client during fieldwork regarding the status of the audit and potential findings.

• As directed by an Audit Manager, communicates with external audit firm and/or federal regulators on audits performed by their team

• Adhere to the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

• Continue professional development through self-training (books, periodicals, memberships in professional groups, etc.) and participation in recommended courses, seminars, and in-house training sessions

• Always take action using Integrity, Caring, and Excellence to achieve all-win outcomes

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's Degree - Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree plan as approved by management

• 6+ years’ experience in auditing various segments of banking, trust, and/or securities activities, or an equivalent amount of related other audit or financial services experience

• Expected to have at least one certification (CPA, CFIRS, CRCM, CIA, CISSP, CISM, or CSSLP)

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Preferred Skills: 

• Additional licenses and certification in other related fields (CRP, CFE, etc.)