Internal Audit Associate

First Northern Bank of Wyoming•Buffalo, WY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary/Objectives: The Internal Audit Associate supports the Internal Auditor in evaluating the Bank’s internal controls, risk management practices, and operating processes. This position assists with audits, testing, documentation, reporting, and follow-up to ensure policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are being followed and that operations remain efficient, secure, and compliant. Essential functions: Assist in evaluating internal controls, processes, and risk management activities. Assist with gathering, organizing, and analyzing data for audit planning and scoping. Assist with preparing materials for the Audit Committee and other management-level meetings. Provide administrative and project coordination support for internal audit activities. Monitor compliance with internal deadlines and follow up with departments to obtain documentation. Perform audit testing, sampling, walkthroughs, and documentation of results. Review financial records, system reports, and data for accuracy, reliability, and completeness. Assist in reviewing security controls, system access, and data practices. Assist with identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, or inconsistencies in processes and documentation. Contribute ideas for process improvement, risk mitigation, and workflow efficiency. Support special reviews, investigations, and regulatory reporting validation. Help maintain the internal audit plan, schedule, and audit workpapers. Maintain audit records, logs, and tracking tools to support audit planning, progress, and reporting. Track prior audit findings and follow up on corrective actions. Assist in updating and maintaining policies, procedures, and user guides. Conduct periodic employee account and user reviews and report policy exceptions. Support secondary market quality control reviews and reporting as assigned. Prepare audit summaries, reports, and management documentation. Actively participate in customer, community, and public relations activities to increase the bank’s visibility and enhance new business opportunities. Additional duties as assigned, as they relate to the position.

Requirements

Maintains a working knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations.
Maintains a working knowledge of all bank policies and ensures they are reviewed, updated, and approved by the Board annually.
Strong aptitude for easy and quick learning of audit, analytical, or/and facilitation skills
Attend training on bank/job-related topics
Organization skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented
Candidate must possess leadership ability and collaboration skills to work with all areas of the bank
Candidate must act professionally at all times
Able to handle confidential information
The ability to read and interpret legal documents, vendor contracts, policies, procedures, audit reports, examination reports, etc.
A detective, someone with an intuitive sense of detail
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel
Computer savvy: able to learn new software quickly
Self-motivated and persistent in following through and learning quickly
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
Independent decision maker within authority limits
Commitment and continuous demonstration of ethical behavior and willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.
Conform to the Bank’s core values, which are: Exceptional Customer Service- Everyone matters, always. Family Driven- Ours, yours, we put family first. Community-Focused- Our communities are the backbone of our business. Communication- Open, clear, and honest communication is key. Teamwork- Individuals working together to achieve a common goal
Two years of experience working in the banking or auditing field or an area relevant to the assigned responsibilities
Must understand the concept of process and risk management, banking, and auditing

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating internal controls, processes, and risk management activities.
Assist with gathering, organizing, and analyzing data for audit planning and scoping.
Assist with preparing materials for the Audit Committee and other management-level meetings.
Provide administrative and project coordination support for internal audit activities.
Monitor compliance with internal deadlines and follow up with departments to obtain documentation.
Perform audit testing, sampling, walkthroughs, and documentation of results.
Review financial records, system reports, and data for accuracy, reliability, and completeness.
Assist in reviewing security controls, system access, and data practices.
Assist with identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, or inconsistencies in processes and documentation.
Contribute ideas for process improvement, risk mitigation, and workflow efficiency.
Support special reviews, investigations, and regulatory reporting validation.
Help maintain the internal audit plan, schedule, and audit workpapers.
Maintain audit records, logs, and tracking tools to support audit planning, progress, and reporting.
Track prior audit findings and follow up on corrective actions.
Assist in updating and maintaining policies, procedures, and user guides.
Conduct periodic employee account and user reviews and report policy exceptions.
Support secondary market quality control reviews and reporting as assigned.
Prepare audit summaries, reports, and management documentation.
Actively participate in customer, community, and public relations activities to increase the bank’s visibility and enhance new business opportunities.
Additional duties as assigned, as they relate to the position.