Job Information
Banco Popular Puerto Rico Auditor in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date: Sep 11, 2024
Location:
San Juan, PR
Company: Popular
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Auditor
Job Type
Full Time Opportunity
General Description
Evaluate and test the internal controls within the organization to verify that financial processes adhere to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 requirements (SOX), preventing fraud and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assess risks related to financial reporting.
• Perform interviews and walkthroughs, review documentation and test key controls to validate their design and operating effectiveness.
• Analyzes data obtained from tests performed to determine that internal controls exist, are adequately designed and are working effectively.
• Inspects accounting and financial systems to determine they are properly implemented in accordance with established procedures.
• Document, discuss and report findings, including deficiencies and areas of improvement.
• Challenges the SOX key controls determination and assigned risk ratings based on the current materiality thresholds and actual volume of transactions during the period under audit.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
Experience
Experience in internal or external audit, preferably in financial institutions and/or testing of internal control over financial reporting (SOX).
Certifications / Licenses (preferred)
The following certifications are preferred, but no required:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Other Qualifications
• Comprehensive understanding of internal control environments
• Knowledge in audit, internal controls, risk assessments, finance and accounting practices and methods.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills (verbal / written); ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, in both English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent people skills to develop and maintain good relationships with auditees, anticipate their needs, present alternatives, and provide follow-up to the agreements reached.
• Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills to work with multiple things and comply with established deadlines.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
• Results-driven and proactive.
Values
Passion for People
Succeed Together
Own Every Moment
Build the Future