What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor I position at Investar Bank National As?
Job Function -
Conducts audits of financial records and control procedures to determine the strategic, operational, compliance/regulatory, and/or reporting risk exposure of the financial institution.
Job Responsibilities -
Conducts audit testing in order to determine strategic, operational, compliance/regulatory, and reporting risk exposure.
Prepares written reports of internal audit engagements including criteria, condition, root cause, business risk, and recommendations for audit observations.
Interacts with management to appropriately vet and obtain responses to engagement observations.
Obtains status updates and performs follow-up testing on outstanding findings
Ensures that own work complies with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) standards.
Facilitates co-sourced or outsourced internal audit services as necessary.
Supports the annual risk assessment process
Ensures that own work as well the financial institution is in compliance with applicable regulations directly or through subordinates.
All other duties as assigned.
Education and Related Experience –
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration concentration preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience related directly to Internal Audit, Accounting/Finance, IT, or Banking Operations, preferably within a financial institution required.
- Certified Internal Auditor designation (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification preferred.
Skills and Abilities –
- Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
- Systems knowledge and familiarity.
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task.
- Working knowledge of internal auditing theory, standards, procedures and techniques or proficiency in performing industry related operations.
- Strong management skills related to time management, project management, and budgeting.
- Good understanding of human relations and the ability to maintain satisfactory and professional relationships with auditees. Including but not limited to listening/receptivity skills and conflict resolution/negotiation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism.
- Proficiency in word processing applications, spreadsheets, and other database management applications, such as those included within the Microsoft Office suite.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements –
- Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate a keyboard if required performing the essential job functions.
- Ability to read and interpret a document.
- Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.
- Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 20 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence, omitting lifting as a physical requirement.
EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disabled
