What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant, Internal Audit - Banking position at Forvis Mazars US?
Description & Requirements
The Internal Audit team transforms risk management and compliance through proactive, tech-enabled solutions. Offering co-sourced and outsourced internal audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews, they help organizations identify, assess, and monitor risks effectively. With cross-industry expertise and innovative methodologies, the team enhances governance, strengthens controls, and drives continuous improvement-shifting organizations from reactive to resilient.
What You Will Do
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000 team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.
What We Offer
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.
Legal Notice
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.
The Internal Audit team transforms risk management and compliance through proactive, tech-enabled solutions. Offering co-sourced and outsourced internal audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews, they help organizations identify, assess, and monitor risks effectively. With cross-industry expertise and innovative methodologies, the team enhances governance, strengthens controls, and drives continuous improvement-shifting organizations from reactive to resilient.
What You Will Do
- Deliver a broad range of advisory services, including Internal, Operational, Compliance, and SOX Audits; Process Improvement Projects; Enterprise Risk Management; and Risk Assessments.
- Plan and scope audit and advisory engagements to ensure alignment with client objectives and effective execution.
- Conduct interviews with client personnel to document business processes, risks, and controls using narratives and flowcharts. Perform business process reviews to assess internal control design, operational effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Execute SOX compliance engagements, including documentation, walkthroughs, testing, evaluation, and reporting. Identify control deficiencies, evaluate their impact, and coordinate remediation efforts with client management.
- Develop and execute test plans to assess compliance with internal policies, regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Prepare comprehensive work papers and audit reports that clearly document procedures, findings, and recommendations.
- Participate in client meetings and executive presentations to communicate findings and support decision-making.
- Assist with special projects and initiatives as requested by management.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution
- 1 years of relevant experience in a public accounting or industry
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Prior experience at a Big 4 or Top 10 public accounting or consulting firm
- Proficiency with GRC platforms, Alteryx, Power BI, and other data analysis and visualization tools
- Current and valid professional business credential(s), including one or more of the following: CIA, CRCM, CFA, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Change Management Certifications
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000 team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.
What We Offer
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.
Legal Notice
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.