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Field Auditor roles involve on-site inspections, compliance reviews, and data collection, work that maps well to accounting, finance, and business degrees common among OPT students. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to complete audit cycles and build verifiable compliance experience that supports H-1B visa sponsorship.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Truist Internal Auditor 2 is responsible for assisting in the completion and documentation of risk based internal audit assurance activities. The Truist Internal Auditor 2 will interpret the results of audit work performed, determine internal control weaknesses, and make value-added recommendations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Prepare for and lead effective client interviews and document interview results via narratives, flowcharts and process maps for complex business processes.
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Analyze process documentation to evaluate design effectiveness and efficiency of controls.
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Identify internal control weaknesses, including risks, and root cause.
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Communicate audit issues identified to Management and the Engagement Manager.
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Identify and analyze risks and evaluate how the line of business controls the risks.
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Continue to develop internal audit skills.
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Gain knowledge of the organization, operations, policies and procedures (including banking laws and regulations) under which Truist operates.
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Create work papers in line with Truist Audit Services procedures and documentation requirements.
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Receive constructive feedback and apply to future assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field or equivalent education and related training or experience.
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Two to four years banking, auditing or other relevant experience related to area of responsibility.
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Good analytical skills with high attention to details and accuracy.
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Ability to grasp the underlying concepts in complex information.
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Ability to identify root causes of problems.
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Ability to formulate solutions based on a synthesis of information.
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Basic knowledge of audit principles, practices, and methodologies including risk assessment, and audit documentation.
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Good aptitude for learning analytical, audit and/or facilitation skills.
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Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Ability to work independently with moderate oversight.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Possess appropriate professional certification or be a certification candidate.
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Possess knowledge of Truist Audit Services audit software and business specific software.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:
All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Truist Internal Auditor 2 is responsible for assisting in the completion and documentation of risk based internal audit assurance activities. The Truist Internal Auditor 2 will interpret the results of audit work performed, determine internal control weaknesses, and make value-added recommendations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Prepare for and lead effective client interviews and document interview results via narratives, flowcharts and process maps for complex business processes.
-
Analyze process documentation to evaluate design effectiveness and efficiency of controls.
-
Identify internal control weaknesses, including risks, and root cause.
-
Communicate audit issues identified to Management and the Engagement Manager.
-
Identify and analyze risks and evaluate how the line of business controls the risks.
-
Continue to develop internal audit skills.
-
Gain knowledge of the organization, operations, policies and procedures (including banking laws and regulations) under which Truist operates.
-
Create work papers in line with Truist Audit Services procedures and documentation requirements.
-
Receive constructive feedback and apply to future assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field or equivalent education and related training or experience.
-
Two to four years banking, auditing or other relevant experience related to area of responsibility.
-
Good analytical skills with high attention to details and accuracy.
-
Ability to grasp the underlying concepts in complex information.
-
Ability to identify root causes of problems.
-
Ability to formulate solutions based on a synthesis of information.
-
Basic knowledge of audit principles, practices, and methodologies including risk assessment, and audit documentation.
-
Good aptitude for learning analytical, audit and/or facilitation skills.
-
Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
-
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
-
Ability to work independently with moderate oversight.
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Possess appropriate professional certification or be a certification candidate.
-
Possess knowledge of Truist Audit Services audit software and business specific software.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:
All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Auditor
Target firms with established OPT hiring patterns
Accounting firms, insurance carriers, and government contractors regularly hire Field Auditors and have HR infrastructure for OPT work authorization. Focus your applications on mid-size and large employers with compliance or audit departments rather than small independent practices.
Align your degree to the audit specialty
Field Auditor roles span insurance, finance, construction, and environmental sectors. Match your application to the sector your degree most directly supports. A finance degree positions you well for financial audits; an environmental science degree fits regulatory inspection roles more naturally.
Apply early to account for employer onboarding timelines
Field Auditor positions often require background checks, credentialing, and vehicle authorization before your start date. Start your job search at least three months before your OPT start date to avoid losing weeks of authorized work time to administrative delays.
Clarify travel requirements before accepting an offer
Many Field Auditor roles require regional or national travel. Confirm the travel scope with your employer upfront. Extensive overnight travel can complicate STEM OPT reporting obligations, since you must maintain a valid employer relationship and updated address records throughout your authorization period.
Document your audit work precisely for future visa petitions
Keep detailed records of audit types completed, industries covered, and compliance standards applied. When an employer later files an H-1B visa petition for you, this documentation demonstrates the specialty occupation requirement and shows the role demanded your specific degree field.
Ask about STEM OPT eligibility during the interview process
If your degree is in accounting, finance, information systems, or a related STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting an offer, since that enrollment is required for STEM OPT approval.
Field Auditor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Field Auditors?
Yes. Field Auditor positions qualify for OPT work authorization when the role is directly related to your degree field. Accounting, finance, business administration, and certain STEM degrees commonly support Field Auditor roles. Your employer does not need to sponsor a separate visa during your OPT period, your EAD card is your work authorization document.
Does a Field Auditor role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or another field on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and the Field Auditor role is directly related to that degree, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Field Auditor employers who are comfortable hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so the employers listed there have indicated openness to candidates requiring work authorization. Filtering by Field Auditor roles on Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers who already understand OPT timelines, reducing the friction you'd encounter applying through general job boards where visa status questions often derail early-stage interviews.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Field Auditor role involves working at multiple client sites?
Working at multiple client sites is common in field audit work and does not affect your OPT authorization, provided you remain employed by the same authorized employer. Your EAD is tied to your employer of record, not a fixed worksite. If you are placed by a staffing agency at various client locations, the agency is your employer of record and should be listed accordingly with your DSO.
Can I switch Field Auditor employers during my OPT period?
Yes, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record. If you are switching to a new employer, your new job must also be directly related to your degree. There is no grace period between jobs during post-completion OPT, unauthorized gaps of more than 90 cumulative days can jeopardize your status, so plan transitions carefully.