What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at BankWest?
Scope of Job:
Responsible to perform assigned internal audits and all related work for various bank functions or departments. Assist the bank's Chief Auditor in determining whether the bank's network of risk management, control and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate.
Primary Duties:
Perform internal audits of various bank activities, branches and/or departments, within time requirements established.
Review internal controls of bank activities, branches and/or departments by preparing, updating and/or revising flowcharts of various bank activities, branches and/or departments assigned for audit.
Based upon the review of internal controls, determine appropriate audit procedures to be established to test for financial accuracy and timeliness of information and compliance with laws, regulations, rules or managerial policies as they relate to the bank activity, branch or department being audited.
Prepare, update and/or revise reports or spreadsheets written with report writing software or spreadsheet software in order to facilitate internal audits of bank activities, branches and/or departments.
Prepare written internal audit reports that identify risk and control concerns; describe the scope, purpose and conclusions relating to the internal audits of bank activities, branches and/or departments that were performed.
Perform follow-up of unresolved internal or external audit findings and recommendations.
Secondary Duties:
Work as a team with departmental counterparts on planning and implementing assigned projects and products.
Participate on various committees and project teams as deemed appropriate by management.
Attend, actively participate in organization, job specific training offered, and Quality Service programs.
Adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures of BankWest organization.
Community involvement is strongly encouraged.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Applicable experience and/or related certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience:
2 years' experience in related field.
Knowledge and Special Skills:
Ability to work dependently and/or independently, under pressure, and meet deadlines as needed to complete job responsibilities.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all matters, at all times.
Seeks feedback to continuously improve and develop; demonstrates self-awareness and modifies behavior appropriately.
Professionalism and Due Care: Sound decision making, ability to take feedback, and a professional attitude that puts the best interest of the members first.
Ability to organize and handle multiple responsibilities while delivering quality external and/or internal Customer Service.
Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with external and/or internal customers.
Knowledge or ability to learn regulatory requirements pertinent to performance of specified duties in job description.
Knowledge of banking terminology and procedures.
Ability to skillfully use a variety of application software, learn computer programs, and comprehend the program output.
Adhere to Federal Privacy Standards in addition to following BankWest requirements for electronic communication and Social Engineering standards.