Auditor II

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY
The Auditor II is responsible for helping the Internal Audit Department achieve its annual Audit Plan. For each audit engagement, the Auditor II is responsible for assessing risks and controls, developing audit tests, carrying out audit field work and developing audit reports. The Auditor II should be able to identify control weaknesses and be able to communicate audit findings effectively to members of management in an objective manner. Strong communications are necessary in effective execution of a collaborative audit approach and keeping Audit Management apprised of the status and issues identified for audits in progress. The Auditor II should have basic knowledge of key areas of banking including lending, deposits and regulatory compliance. Experience in branch and loan portfolio auditing is preferred. The ideal candidate should be able to multi-task, as it is often required to work on more than one audit at a time to achieve completion of the annual Audit Plan.
Ensures compliance with established company policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position including but not limited to the following: Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Bank Secrecy Act in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Information Program, Right to Financial Privacy Act (state and federal) and Community Reinvestment Act.

REQUIRED DUTIES
1. Accountable assisting with execution of the company’s internal auditing activities. Ability to articulate complex concepts in a concise manner, both written and verbally.
2. Able to assist on complex audit projects with minimal supervision and serve as the auditor-in-charge on basic audit projects.
3. Effectively interacts with area management. Confidence, poise and diplomacy when interacting with management.
4. Demonstrates strong inter-personal communication skills used to document findings and communicate with audit clients and management.
5. Strong analytical and organizational skills.
6. Ensure the compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, FASB, FFIEC and company policies.
7. Basic knowledge of branch operations and commercial lending.
8. Ensures audit activities are completed within audit schedules and budgets.
9. Conducts audit testing and assists with the evaluation of the internal control environment.
10. Ensures that audit activities comply with Internal Audit Department standards.
11. May assist the Audit Department in training, mentoring and evaluating staff and in developing a strong team effort among staff members.
12. Maintain effective and professional relationships with company audit clients; managers and staff of the company’s public accountants; representatives of federal and state regulatory agencies; and others dealt within a professional capacity.
13. Processes, solves and answers complex transactions, problems or inquiries.
14. Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
15. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
16. Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
17. Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
18. Performs 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 from a college or university; or 4+ years of related experience in banking or financial institution internal auditing; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be applicable to the financial industry.
• Knowledge of company branch operational auditing and auditing of credit portfolios (mortgage and commercial).
• Experience with SOX 404 testing and internal control evaluation.
• Professional certification (CPA, CBA, CIA or CFE) or advanced degree is a plus but not required.
• Ability to display a high level of confidentiality.
• Intermediate skills in computer skills in word processing, typing and spreadsheet software programs to meet the needs of the position.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; word processing and spreadsheet software programs
• Intermediate math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Ability to work with no supervision while performing duties.
• Current driver’s license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

Pay $56,000 - $81,000 per year. The salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up from the beginning to mid-point of the salary range. Successful candidates may be eligible for

[bonus/stock/commissions/incentives]

at the Company’s sole discretion. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; various other voluntary benefit offerings, and optional retirement accounts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or military or Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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