Auditor

Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust
Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Auditor

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Internal Audit Manager

DATE: December 18, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for performing internal audits, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and financial integrity. The role ensures that audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards, company policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Perform operational, financial and compliance audits, ensuring they are completed timely and in accordance with the annual audit plan.
  • Identify internal control gaps, process inefficiencies and risk exposures and provide actional recommendations.
  • Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit workpapers and reports.
  • Prepare clear and concise audit reports, including findings, risks and recommendations.
  • Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on remediation efforts.
  • Support external audits, outsourced internal audits and regulatory reviews as needed.
  • Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, accounting principles (GAAP), auditing standards (IIA) and industry trends.

Other Duties

  • Support the testing of internal controls over financial reporting to assist management in their assessment of Sarbanes-Oxley Act 404 compliance as needed.
  • Support the Company’s Quality Assurance Improvement Program as needed.
  • Participate in special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements as requested by management or the Audit Committee.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of internal audit standards and testing methodologies.
  • Knowledge of regulatory, accounting and other industry guidance relevant to the banking industry.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to publicly traded institutions/SEC registrants.
  • Possess strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
  • A well-organized and self-directed individual with the ability to lead projects.
  • Ability to generate solutions to issues identified and provide actionable feedback to management, keeping in mind the overall organizational goals of the Company.
  • Possess collaborative decision-making skills that allow for successful partnerships across the organization.
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Possess a high level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. The opportunity to telework is not available. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Office environment with job duties conducted via telephone, face to face meetings, and on the computer.

Physical Demands

This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open cabinets. This position requires bending, stooping or standing as necessary.

Travel

Limited travel may be required for this position.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
  • CPA and/or CIA professional certification, or candidate actively seeking certification, preferred.
  • Prior audit experience preferred.
  • Experience with audit software and data analytics tools preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Posted 2026-03-17

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