Staff Auditor I

Summary:  Dime Community Bank is currently hiring for a Staff Auditor I position based at its Headquarters in Hauppauge, Long Island. The Staff Auditor I will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of independent and objective assurance over the internal control environment through execution of Dime’s annual Internal Audit Plan as well as the testing of financial reporting controls relative to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The Staff Auditor I will work closely with the internal audit team and business leaders to understand risks, develop control documentation, and recommend process improvements.  Broad knowledge of banking, accounting, and risks and controls a plus. This includes prior retail branch banking experience.

Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $45,000 to $55,000 annually. The exact compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, and location.

All applicants must attach a recent resume. 

Dime does not provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship (now or in the future).

Responsibilities:

• Plan work on assigned audits, including the identification and documentation of key business processes and controls.


• Assist in the performance of the risk assessment process and facilitate the development and modification of the audit program.


• Prepare clear and concise audit work papers that summarize scope, methodology and conclusions on the assigned audit segment and provide sufficient evidentiary data to support the work performed.


• Provide clear explanations of audit procedures performed in audit work papers.


• Present any irregularities to the in-charge auditor along with proposed disposition.


• Document exceptions to Bank policies and procedures and internal control weaknesses.


• Assist external auditors with their annual review as directed by department management.


• Perform special projects and assignments under direction of department management.


• Evaluate procedures while performing audit testing to ascertain whether there are any possible recommendations for improved efficiency or effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Self-starter, desire to learn, able to teach others, positive attitude and flexible.


• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate audit test plans within a risk-based audit methodology.


• Broad knowledge of banking, accounting, and risks and controls a plus. This includes prior retail branch banking experience.


• Ability to communicate effectively with management on all levels.


• Ability to work in a very detailed manner as well as to look broadly across a population and develop connections and themes identifying risks and concerns.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to quickly change direction as needed.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.


• Ability to work in a team environment, which accepts responsibility for team performance and completion of assignments.


• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.