Internal Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Assist Management of the Bank by performing an independent and unbiased evaluation of the controls, systems and procedures of the area under review, through the preparation of narratives, development of audit programs (APG), interviews of Management and department staff, tests of data and examination of the control environment of the area under review.
• Ensure that audits are relevant and current by reviewing information from various sources, such as written documentation in the department’s permanent file, external publications and services, and interviews with members of Management of the audited area. Document and evaluate the narratives, for the levels of risk involved in each in order to determine if exposures to the Bank exist.
• Assist in the preparation of audits assigned as the Project Leader (In-Charge), including the assignment of work to members of their audit team, and maintain accurate management of hours budgeted.
• Monitor the work of the audit team members to ensure that narratives and Audit Programs are complete, well-organized, accurate, in a proper format to conform to accepted auditing standards, and completed in a timely manner.
• Perform fieldwork in the form of testing and analysis of data to determine if reasonable conclusions can be made regarding the data under review.
• Ensure that findings noted on audits for which they are the In-Charge, are relevant and properly communicated and understood by Management via meetings with the auditee on an on-going basis throughout the audit.
• Prepare a report for Management, regarding the area being reviewed, which expresses an opinion of all fieldwork performed by members of the audit team.
• Provide guidance, training, and coaching to Audit Department staff assigned to their audit team.
• Provide assistance to external auditors performing audits of the Bank, as needed.
• Assist the external auditors regarding confirmations by performing alternative procedures testing through review of customer’s account histories, determining the nature of any discrepancies in customers’ accounts and reporting back to the external auditors.
• Assist as needed by performing other related duties that may be necessary from time to time.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor degree in a financial or business related concentration.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in performing financial or operational audits, and/or completion of an audit certifications (CIA, CRMA) – preferred.
• Demonstrated PC skills, including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with supervisors, peers, staff, and members of Senior Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and interviewing techniques.
• Preferred proficiency in the use of software applications utilized by the Bank.
• Valid Driver's license and access to personal vehicle required.