Date: Jan 13, 2026
Location:
San Juan, PR
Company: Popular
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Auditor
Job Type
Full Time Opportunity
General Description
Conducts audits to assess the adequacy of the Corporation's accounting records, internal controls, and financial systems to ensure that the Corporation operates in compliance with laws and regulations, and assess the design and operating effectiveness of the related internal controls.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Audits department activities for compliance with management's plans, procedures, policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Identifies and documents business processes and controls to evaluate risks and the design and adequacy of established controls.
Compares and contrasts established policies, procedures and controls with regulatory requirements and generally expected internal controls to identify, evaluate and communicate significant issues.
Examines records of departments and interviews workers to ensure proper recording, monitoring, and reporting of transactions and their compliance with laws and regulations.
Analyzes data obtained from tests performed to determine that internal controls exist and are working effectively.
Prepares, discusses, and submits audit findings and recommendations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or an MBA.
Experience
Experience in internal or external auditing, preferably in a financial institution.
Certifications
The Following Certifications Are Preferable, But Not Required
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA's)
Comprehensive understanding of internal control environments.
Knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, and 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.
Available to travel as needed.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of products (i.e. Word, Power Point, Power BI, Co-pilot, etc.)
Knowledge using Python, R, or other programming languages to manipulate data, viasualize and draw insights from large data sets.
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
Excellent people skills to develop and maintain good relationships with auditees, anticipate their needs, present alternatives, and provide follow-up to the agreements reached.
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
Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.
Our hybrid work model benefit applies to certain positions and is subject to changes based on the organizational needs.
About Us
Popular is Puerto Rico's leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.
As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.
We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular's employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.
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Are you ready for a rewarding career?
Popular is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets
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