Compliance/Internal Auditing Assistant

Compliance/Internal Auditor Assistant

KCB has an opportunity for someone who would like to take on additional duties and learn more in our Compliance/Internal Auditing Department.  Currently this position will make up roughly 30% of your work week. 

MAJOR FUNCTION:
Conducts compliance tracking and independent audits of financial records to ensure the bank is following laws and regulations as assigned by the Compliance/Internal Audit Officer. Prepare findings reports and aid with meeting audit goals. Perform work under minimal supervision and often exercise independent judgment. 

DUTY DESCRIPTION:

• Assist Compliance/Internal Audit Officer in maintaining the banks overall compliance program.


• Develop an understanding of Federal and State Banking Regulations. 


• Conduct regular audit procedures and performs review activities as assigned by the Internal Audit Officer, including, but not limited to specific compliance auditing


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  Conduct independent audits and examinations of financial institution records to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.


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  Help develop new or revise internal audit policies, methods, and procedures in conjunction with the Internal Audit Officer.


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  Prepares written reports of internal audit reviews, including findings, analysis, conclusions and recommended actions and audit follow up reports for the CEO and the Board Audit Committee.


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  Contribute to the internal audit function by identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluating the controls in place to mitigate such risks.


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  Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization, including Senior Management and Board Audit Committee.


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  Assist with the coordination of the internal audit program with outside examiners and auditors.


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  Complete all initial and annual training requirements.


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  Perform all other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the Internal Audit function.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Ability to learn how to develop proficiency in the application of compliance and internal auditing, standards, procedures, and techniques.


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  Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


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  Good understanding of human relations and the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with auditees


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  Ability to learn specialized knowledge of auditing procedures and proficiency in the application of internal auditing theory, standards, procedures, and techniques.


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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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  Confidentiality and tactfulness in dealing with bank and customer information is mandatory.


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  Ability to conduct relationships with co-workers, customers, the community.


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  Staying abreast with all current compliance and regulatory issues is of the utmost importance.