Auditor

Citizens Business Bank•Ontario, CA

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Audit Manager, the staff auditor performs internal audits in financial, operational, and compliance areas. The role develops audit planning materials, evaluates risks and controls, tests control effectiveness, assesses results and exposure, and drafts internal audit reports. It also supports the ongoing improvement of the Bank’s internal audit practice and maintains audit workpapers, procedures, programs, and documentation in accordance with professional standards and expectations. The auditor maintains awareness of financial-industry, audit-control, and related trends, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, and federal and state laws. The position promotes the Citizens Experience to internal and external customers and performs other duties as assigned. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance from a four-year college or university.
One to two years of experience at a top 10 accounting firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles in a prescribed style and format, and to present information effectively to senior management, public groups, and boards of directors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; apply basic algebra and geometry; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions independently, and to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form while handling abstract and concrete variables.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or CISA must be obtained within 12 months after hire.
Some knowledge of bank financial accounting, operations and lending functions and services, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and Bank policies and procedures.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Prepare audit planning memos through research, judgment, and discussion with clients.
Prepare and review Risk and Control Matrices with clients to guide internal audits.
Design and execute tests of design effectiveness and operating effectiveness; review results with clients to determine risk and exposure.
Use professional judgment to prepare the first draft of internal audit reports based on audit results.
Seek ways to improve the Bank’s internal audit practice, including audit approaches, cost efficiencies, and team building.
Prepare audit workpapers in accordance with professional standards and expectations.
Design and maintain accurate, current audit and internal control procedures, programs, and related documentation.
Maintain working knowledge of the financial industry, audit controls, and trends.
Comply with and stay abreast of applicable policies, procedures, and federal and state laws.
Provide, present, and promote the Citizens Experience to internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.