Staff Auditor

Summary

The position of Staff Auditor is responsible for timely completion of all assigned audit tasks, including during audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases. The Staff Auditor helps to identify risks and mitigating controls within the scope area performs testing to determine their efficacy. Additionally, the Staff Auditor recommends corrective actions from any design and/or effectiveness observations. All work is conducted according to audit standards and framework.

Essential Duties

• Assist in the planning of assigned audits, including efficient information gathering and successful completion of all steps necessary to conduct the audit.
• Identify primary risks associated with scope areas and prepare questions that help identify controls in advance of the walkthrough.
• Initiate and conduct process walkthroughs of all assigned scope areas and effectively document process narratives/flows in a clear, understandable manner.
• Perform data analytics and testing of identified controls, including forming a conclusion based on the results.
• Document observations and other conclusions that communicates the issue to stakeholders accurately and effectively.
• Assist in periodic updates to management and stakeholders, including preparation of draft reports.
• Conduct all work timely and in accordance with internal audit standards.
• Outstanding and consistent professionalism, communication, and presentation.
• Perform duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Less than 3 years experience in accounting/auditing. Prior experience working within a financial institution is a plus.
• Basic understanding of auditing standards, internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Analytical and problem-solving acumen, including working with complex data sets.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task assignments/responsibilities.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Prior experience with audit software (e.g., AuditBoard) is a plus.
• Strong natural curiosity, motivation, and eagerness to learn.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  

Please note that this job description is not inclusive of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities are subject to change at any time with or without notice.