Senior Internal Auditor

The Senior Internal Auditor performs operational, financial, and compliance reviews of internal departments and functions to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank's internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. This position regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance and/or confidentiality.

About Us:

Dieterich Bank has approximately $1.5 billion in assets with 16 locations in South Central Illinois and the Metro East region, as well as a loan production office in South County, St. Louis. At Dieterich Bank, we're not just about banking - we're about building relationships and enhancing lives. Voted one of the best places to work in Illinois for seven consecutive years, we understand the importance of a fulfilling career that aligns with your values and commitments outside of work. That's why we're dedicated to providing a supportive, family-friendly environment where work-life balance is more than just a phrase - it's a reality.

Essential Duties:

1. Assist in reviewing operational, compliance, and financial processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
   1. Perform walkthroughs, conduct scoping meetings, and evaluate control design and effectiveness to identify gaps or control deficiencies.
   2. Aid in the execution and documentation of audit procedures.
   3. Prepare detailed audit working papers documenting the objective, scope, testing, and findings or recommendations for improvement.
   4. Help monitor the status of management action plans and validate issue remediation.
   5. Assist in the completion of the annual internal audit program.
   6. Provide guidance to other staff during reviews.
2. Use risk assessments to develop audit objectives, scope, and test plans for auditable areas.
3. Conduct root-cause analysis on identified findings when necessary.
4. Write and present final audit reports to all levels of management and Audit Committee.
5. Assist in the coordination, communication, and support of external auditor, regulator and other third-party reviews of Bank departments and processes.
6. Stay abreast on financial industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing.
7. Provide input regarding risk assessments by auditable function based on prior audit findings or experience.
8. Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to support continuous improvement of the audit function.
9. Maintain integrity and professional skepticism in work conducted and serve as an independent assurance function for the Bank.

Work Location:

This position may be based out of one of the following locations:

• Loan Production Office- South County, St Louis
• Trenton Branch- Trenton, IL
• Corporate Center- Effingham, IL

Work Schedule:

This position requires 40 hours each week with work typically being completed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Some travel for training or audit completion may be necessary. Limited travel to other branches may occur.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
2. 5 years of audit or compliance experience, preferably in banking or financial industries
3. Professional certification is a plus (e.g., CRCM, CIA, CPA, CCBCO, CCBIA, etc.)

Perks of the Job:

• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D & LTD Insurance
• 401(k) Plan - Employer matching available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary Profit Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, sick time, personal time, and vacation)
• 8 hours of paid time volunteer with a charity of their choice.

Picture yourself coming to work every day in a place where you are doing great things for the people, businesses and causes in our community, and also for yourself. Interested in joining Dieterich Bank's Green Team? Apply today.

Dieterich Bank is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000