Senior Auditor

Description

Westamerica is among the largest commercial banks headquartered in California. We are looking for outstanding people to join our winning team. We reached our current strength because our employees, customers, and shareholders believe in the same fundamental goals: Delivering a wide variety of financial services with a superior customer service guarantee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises and assists on larger and more complex audits.

2. Reviews and evaluates findings of audits. Prepares report and presents findings to management. Assembles all audit work papers. Maintains report manual.

3. Prepares audit plans and develops audit programs. Maintains corresponding manuals.

4. Oversees audits supervised by other auditors; gives direction as required.

5. Handles field personnel issues; reviews or completes audit performance reviews on subordinates.

6. Ensures ongoing training and development of self and staff.

7. Assists with special projects as assigned.

8. Performs additional job-related duties as required.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

BS/BA in accounting, CPA desirable. MBA, CBA, CIA desirable. 3-5 years progressive audit or related work experience within public accounting firm or financial institution. Thorough knowledge of operations within financial institution. Good oral, written, presentation and supervisory skills.

EOE

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