Job Summary

The Senior Finance & Operations Auditor supports the Finance & Operations Senior Audit Manager in the completion of the annual audit plan by planning and conducting finance and operational internal audits, performing audit in-charge responsibilities, and conforming to the Internal Audit Charter and Standards.  Finance & Operations internal audits include Accounting Operations, Accounting for Credit Loss (ACL), Asset Liability Management (IRR & Liquidity), Investments, back office operational departments (ACH, ATM, online banking, wires, Human Resources, back-office operations, etc.) as well as branch audits.

Essential Duties 

• Plan, execute, and report on results of Finance and Operational audits, including the following:

1. Develop and/or update audit programs, checklists and/or guides for Finance related entities (e.g. Accounting Operations, ACL, ALM, etc.)
2. Design, perform and document internal control walkthroughs and testing to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, compliance with laws and regulations, and efficiency/effectiveness of operations for assigned audits.
3. Prepare process narratives, flow charts and descriptions of internal controls
4. Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise audit work paper documentation that is free of grammatical errors
5. Compile and analyze audit issues identified in the audit
6. Identify improvement opportunities and develop recommendations for corrective/improvement action plans
7. Review work of assigned auditors 
8. Prepare audit reports
9. Conduct meetings with management upon commencement and completion of engagements to discuss scope and significant audit issues 

• Effectively perform audit in-charge responsibilities (i.e. planning, work paper review, report preparation, etc.)

• Effectively utilize down time, identify issues requiring research, and effectively research using appropriate resources

• Lead supporting work efforts including annual FDICIA testing requirements.
• Assist with the quarterly risk assessment update
• Complete all assignments within established timetables to enable the issuance of all audit reports and other deliverables by the applicable deadlines

• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with management, learning and understanding the business to better provide value-added services, help management achieve objectives, and enhance customer satisfaction

• As directed by the Finance & Operations Senior Audit Manager, assist external auditors and regulators in the execution of their audits/examinations
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of financial operations, including ACL, Treasury Management, and financial reporting. 
• Perform special projects at the request of the Finance & Operations Senior Audit Manager
• Maintain a professional development plan to continually develop technical and interpersonal skills

Complies with all State and Federal Banking regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: BSA, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, CIP, Financial Elder Abuse Reporting, Sexual Harassment, Information Security and privacy requirements.  This position will elevate suspicious activity to supervisory staff and/or BSA department.  Completes compliance and other technical training workshops as assigned.

Non-Essential Duties 

• Provide periodic feedback to staff operations auditors
• Be familiar with Bank’s practices, policies, and culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Banking knowledge –Accounting Operations, Treasury Management, ACL, ICOFR, back-office operations
• Working knowledge of IT processes and principles preferred
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices in banks
• Sound judgment, integrity and commitment to ethical behavior
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent interpersonal and co