Senior Internal Auditor

Salary Range: $72,400 - $83,100

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, assisting in the supervision of internal audit staff and interns (as applicable), and assisting with departmental projects and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


* Conduct internal audits of various bank departments and functions to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, policies, procedures, and processes for mitigating risk.

Perform testing in consideration of risks related to regulatory noncompliance, as well as operational, financial reporting, legal, fraud, and other organizational risks to the bank.

Prepare workpaper documentation to support testing performed and conclusions reached


* Liaise with employees across the bank to obtain audit documentation and develop a deeper understanding of bank processes


* Perform research and interpret relevant regulatory guidance and industry best practices


* Develop appropriate audit procedures to achieve audit objectives.

Recommend changes and improvements to established work programs and audit test approaches


* Utilize judgment to expand the scope of testwork and perform additional testing procedures based on trends or identified exceptions


* Discusses irregularities, exceptions, and deficiencies discovered during the audit with the Internal Audit Manager.

Lead exit meetings with management to discuss audit recommendations and remedial actions


* Prepare audit reports to summarize audits’ scope, findings, recommendations, and remediation plans


* Participate in the development of the annual bank-wide risk assessment and audit plan


* Track and monitor outstanding internal audit and regulatory exam findings through their resolution, evaluating supporting evidence prior to finding closure


* Mentor and train internal audit staff and interns (as applicable)


* Perform procedures for assessing the bank’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with the FDIC Improvement Act (as applicable)


* Assist with other departmental projects and initiatives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years internal audit or public accounting experience (financial institution experience preferred), or the equivalent combination of education and experience.


* Active, relevant certifications preferred, including:
+ Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), Certified Bank Auditor (CBA), Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor (CCBIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)


* Experience identifying organizational risk and evaluating business processes


* Understanding of compliance, finance, and operational policies, procedures, and processes

COMPETENCIES:


* Lead by example.

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