Senior Internal Auditor

Department: 1B6-Internal Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pinnacle Support Center

Compensation: Depends on Experience

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:Under the general direction of the Internal Audit Manager, responsible for performing professional internal auditing work to aid management in evaluating whether internal controls are adequately designed and operating effectively to manage risks inherent in banking with a primary focus on regulatory compliance.  Emphasis is on review of key business objectives, risks and internal controls in place to manage those risks.  Limited travel will be expected.  RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Performs audit work under limited supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment including:
a. interviewing personnel to document process flows, control objectives, current and emerging risks, and control procedures; 
b. defining the audit scope, objective and testing procedures; 
c. performing the test steps; and 
d. reporting the conclusions. 

2. Supervises audit staff to accomplish audit objectives within prescribed timeframes.

3. Reviews and maintains work papers submitted by staff to ensure work papers, contain appropriate level of detail and supporting documentation to support conclusions.

4. Effectively evaluates audit results, weighing the relevancy, accuracy and perspective of conclusions against accumulated audit evidence.

5. Effectively communicates audit results, both verbally and in writing, so they are persuasive, appropriate context and understood by the recipient.

6. Monitors management’s corrective action resulting from internal and external audits.

7. Assists the Chief Audit Executive in:
a. Identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and provides input to the development of the annual audit plan.
b. Overseeing the execution of the bank’s audit plans and maintenance of the audit programs to proactively assess risks and controls.
c. Implementing consistency and improved organization of audit reports.

8. Keeps abreast of banking policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions and changes in local, state and federal laws, as applicable.  

9. Attends internal/external meetings and seminars to expand professional expertise to support assigned functions.

10. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards.

11. Interacts effectively with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of settings.

12. Conducts any other projects, reviews, examinations, investigations, due diligence and audits deemed appropriate in their circumstance requested by the Chief Audit Executive.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

14. Regular and reliable attendance.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations and bank internal controls.
• Knowledge of audit procedures, including a working knowledge of IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) Standards and the COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Knowledge of bank operations, products, policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize multiple projects, conduct independent testing, identify risks, develop conclusions and produce written products.
• Ability to perform work programs to completion in a timely fashion.
• Ability to distinguish conclusions with major impact from those with minimal impact to the banks.
• Skill in operating computer terminals and printers and proficient knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Ability to communicate well with coworkers and management in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to create an efficient work environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to function as a team player.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or other related field required.
• 3 years of bank compliance audit experience preferred.
• CIA, CISA, CRCM or equivalent designation preferred.
• Knowledge of the AuditBoard OpsAudit module is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics in an Internal Audit environment is a plus.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                       PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:Light Work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull,