Auditor I- Treasury/Finance

City National Bank • Los Angeles, CA

21d

About The Position

The auditor will work within a team and on occasion as an individual contributor on routine audit assignments testing internal controls and ensuring compliance with bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Assigned to one of the following areas:
Financial, operational and process audits to assess the adequacy of the banks internal control environment.
Fiduciary and private banking audits in corporate, employee benefit, and personal trust relationships, propriety mutual funds, security sales and trading, and insurance activities.
I.T. audits including network, NT, Internet, applications, telecommunications, general controls, security administration and contingency planning.
Compliance with various laws, rules, regulation, and other regulatory pronouncements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of experience in public accounting and /or private industry with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal controls areas required. (whether through internships, Co-op and/or other programs)

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of risks, internal control, work paper documentation and issue identification concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions.
• Ability to work independently or under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Auditor.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.
• Ability to exhibit leadership skills needed to convey ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
• Basic understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices.
• Basic understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
• Prior financial services industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Completes time sheets and expense reports in a timely manner.
• Complies fully with all Bank Operational and Credit policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g. Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, Code of Conduct, etc.).
• Completes all required training.
• Develops a general knowledge of the business, regulatory and accounting and control environment in which City National Bank operates.
• Keeps informed of new services, products and events that have a significant technology and business impact.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the business, regulatory, accounting and control environment in which City National operates, particularly in areas where audit responsibilities are assigned.
• Assists the Senior Auditor and or Audit Manager in the development of the audit scope.
• Holds preliminary discussions and interviews with auditees prior to the beginning of the field work.
• Prepares narratives/flowcharts detailing internal controls of area audited.
• Documents the workflow in the area audited, develops audit programs or procedures, and updates audit programs as necessary.
• Performs program procedures and documents work performed, test results and conclusions using work paper preparation guidelines.
• Holds discussions/interview with auditee to gather information, obtains explanations and supporting data/information and documents audit findings and the conclusions drawn.
• Keeps the Senior Auditor and/or Audit Manager abreast of progress, issues and audit matters as they arise.
• Contributes to the drafting of audit observation sheets and audit reports.
• Supports and or participates in audit exit meeting with management.
• Ensures written reports are properly prepared and formatted for distribution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level