Internal Auditor II

Investar Bank National As•Baton Rouge, LA

10h

About The Position

Conducts audits of financial records and control procedures to determine the strategic, operational, compliance/regulatory, and/or reporting risk exposure of the financial institution

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required. Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration concentration preferred.
2+ years of experience related directly to Internal Audit, Banking, Compliance, Accounting/Finance, or IT operations, preferably within a financial institution, required.
Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
Systems knowledge and familiarity.
Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task.
Strong knowledge in application of internal auditing theory, standards, procedures and techniques or proficiency in performing industry related operations.
Strong management skills related to time management, project management, and budgeting.
Good understanding of human relations and the ability to maintain satisfactory and professional relationships with auditees. Including but not limited to listening/receptivity skills and conflict resolution/negotiation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain professionalism.
Proficiency in word processing applications, spreadsheets, and other database management applications, such as those included within the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
Ability to operate a keyboard if required performing the essential job functions.
Ability to read and interpret a document.
Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 20 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor designation (CIA) preferred.
Secondary designation such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts audit testing and data analytics in order to determine strategic, operational, compliance/regulatory, and reporting risk exposure.
Prepares written reports of internal audit engagements including criteria, condition, root cause, business risk, and recommendations for audit observations.
Drafts testing procedures based on an independent assessment of criteria and risk exposure.
Interacts with management to appropriately vet and obtain responses to engagement observations.
Obtains status updates and performs follow-up testing on outstanding findings
Ensures that own work complies with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) standards.
Facilitates co-sourced or outsourced internal audit services as necessary.
Supports the annual risk assessment process
Ensures that own work as well the financial institution is in compliance with applicable regulations directly or through subordinates.
All other duties as assigned.