Internal Auditor I

Liberty National Bank • Lawton, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to the internal audit department in the implementation and execution of the Bank’s Internal Audit Program, audit plan, and audit processes, to determine adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of operating processes, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Works on internal and outsourced audits for various departments, divisions, and locations for compliance with plans, policies, and procedures prescribed by management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or a minimum of five years’ equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and techniques.
• Proficient in programs such as Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently, work under pressure of deadlines, and handle multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Resourceful, self-starter, with the willingness to grow and learn new skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to work and correspond with outsourced auditors, Accountants, and other bank personnel.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude towards other team members, management, outsourced auditors, and bank examiners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy at all times in performing job duties.
• The position will require some travel by car to visit other locations.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years of experience in accounting, auditing, and/ or banking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs internal audits and testing performed in all areas (financial and operational), for bank departments and locations, reviewing the accuracy of transactions and ensuring existing and new policies and procedures operate as intended to identify and minimize risk.
• Performs surprise branch audits, including cash counts, negotiable instruments, debit card/gift card inventory, compliance with safe deposit box procedures, and other branch-related internal controls.
• Works with bank personnel, outsourced auditors, and bank examiners with requests, inquiries, phone calls, and general operational support for the Internal Audit Department.
• Provides support in preparing audit reports for management concerning monthly testing, the scope of audits, financial conditions found, observations, and recommendations.
• Provides support in preparing monthly Committee Packets for the Audit Committees and Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
• In collaboration with the Internal Audit Director, maintains the Bank’s policies, including making necessary revisions presented by management and approved by the Board of Directors.
• Performs special projects.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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