Internal Auditor I, Banking and Corporate Services

Centennial Bank

30d

About The Position

The Internal Auditor I, Banking and Corporate Services, collaborates with the lead auditor in conducting independent assurance and advisory engagements of financial institution activities to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes. This position is responsible for general audit areas include but are not limited to consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, accounting and financial reporting, enterprise risk management, and other corporate services functions.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree.
Plus 12 - 18 months related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, notes, letters and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.
Ability to read, analyze, and understand general business/company related articles and professional journals
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Basic: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry
Intermediate: Accounting, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related fields OR equivalent work experience in internal audit at a financial institution
Working knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 / Office products

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant certifications.
Relevant certification (CIA, etc.) preferred and encouraged
1-3 years previous experience in an internal audit function at a financial institution
Closely related experience (risk management, public accounting, etc.) may be considered
Experience with AuditBoard platform preferred
Position may require occasional travel

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the lead auditor in organizing and planning assigned engagements, including researching area under review and performing walkthroughs with lines of business.
Provide assistance to the lead auditor in conducting fieldwork for assigned engagements, including performing independent testing and analysis; communicating progress and key information with stakeholders throughout the engagement; and developing risk-based findings and recommendations.
Report results and findings to lead auditor on assigned engagements.
Occasionally assist lead auditor in key tasks such as developing work programs; communicating risk-based findings and recommendations to management; performing root cause analysis; and drafting audit reports for management and Director's Audit Committee for less complex engagements.
Participate in Internal Audit projects as assigned.
Obtain a minimum of 40 continuing education hours related to audit and specific industry knowledge.
Provide audit assistance in other Internal Audit areas.
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.