Staff Auditor

Title: Staff Auditor

Job Summary:

Internal auditor position responsible for conducting audits of banking and corporate functions as a member of our internal audit team.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing risk assessments and the overall development of the annual Audit Plan.
• Research topics to support, develop, modify and review audit programs, methods, and processes for each audit area as the risk assessments, regulatory requirements, and emerging technology dictates.
• Lead and conduct operational, financial, or compliance audit engagements to include conducting interviews, writing and reviewing process narratives, performing audit tests and documenting results, identifying and defining issues, and reviewing work for accuracy, completeness, quality and conformance to departmental guidelines and audit standards.
• Conduct audit exit conferences at the conclusion of the fieldwork to communicate audit findings and control concepts to bank/department management.
• Prepare written audit reports of audit engagement results that are accurate, clear, and concise to be provided to the bank/department management, executive management and the Audit Committee. 
• Ensure management provides effective action plans to address identified findings in the audit report.
• Perform and review audit follow-up activities.
• Participate in the periodic self-assessment and ongoing monitoring activities as part of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
• Perform other job duties and projects as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to exhibit our core values; Integrity, Enthusiasm, Accountability, Excellence, Customer First, Professionalism, and Respect.
• Ability to identify and report risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial success of the bank. 
• To possess strong organizational skills; prioritize and handle multiple sophisticated tasks.
• To consistently display professional demeanor with significant level of diplomacy, respect toward members and coworkers, value diversity, and maintain high level of integrity.
• To efficiently communicate ideas and information, both orally and in writing.
• To be proficient with standard office equipment and programs, Microsoft Office programs, and reporting programs.
• Possess knowledge of sophisticated financial institutions and financial and operational management strategies and techniques.
• To display and exercise knowledge of the bank state and federal laws and regulations, particularly pertaining to areas of employment, including Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Incentive Program, Risk Management, Compliance, and Business Continuity.
• To problem-solve and make responsible decisions.
• To identify, research, analyze, and recommend achievable operational improvements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in auditing.
•  Outstanding listening and communication skills, both written and verbal.
•  Strong people skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A Valid Driver’s License is required.