Internal Auditor

Primary Purpose:
Assist Internal Audit Manager or Supervisor in performing internal audits. Determine adequacy of internal controls, review compliance with bank policy, verify existence of assets, income and expense, review reliability of accounting and reporting systems, and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in the writing and revision of audit programs.
• Examine accounting and financial records as well as appraising internal controls, operational and administrative functions for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Examine and audit assets, liabilities, income, expenses and related records through application of sound audit practices.
• Prepare audit reports identifying weaknesses in controls, procedures or operations.
• Recommend changes including new procedures and techniques to correct weaknesses.
• Document all work performed with work papers and written audit programs to evidence the audit work and the material facts supporting the conclusions drawn from it.
• Assist external auditors and bank examiners.
• May assist in the preparation of quarterly audit report summaries for audit committee.
• May participate in special reviews or projects.
• Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the Internal Audit Department’s mission, objectives and goals.
• Adheres to applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations including those related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Skills & Competencies:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Should exhibit initiative, dependability, ability to work with minimal direct supervision and a demonstrated desire to stay aware of and follow bank policies and procedures
• Must possess qualities of integrity, discretion and strong work ethics
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of employees and directors with courtesy, poise, self-confidence and professionalism in manner, speech, appearance and performance of duties.
  
  

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Two or more years bank auditing experience or at least four years auditing experience
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CFSA (Certified Financial Services Auditor), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Physical Requirements:

• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word via email and verbally.
• Exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, use your arms and legs, and sit most of the time.
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and preparing documentation.
• Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.