Senior Auditor

AmeriServ Financial Bank•Johnstown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Lead and perform audits utilizing a risk-based approach in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (Standards) and department policies and procedures in addition to regulatory standards. Perform simple and complicated audits of all areas of the corporation with minimal advice and direction. Plan the work as well as supervise and train the staff auditors on the assignments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Workpaper documentation and findings should be completed in a manner consistent with departmental standards, with conclusions and reportable issues adequately supported and documented. Performance of assigned audit fieldwork which may include the following: a. Permanent file documentation. b. Compliance testing of internal policy/procedure as well as regulatory issues. c. Substantive testing of account balances as they effect the income statement/balance sheet. d. Documenting and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. 2. When serving as Auditor-in-Charge, perform independent research and planning to determine appropriate scoping occurs, including proposed adjustments to audit programs and testing based upon research and risk considerations. 3. When serving as Auditor-in-Charge conduct pre-audit and exit conferences with functional unit management in order to ensure an adequate understanding of audit scope and issues occurs. Draft audit reports in accordance with department standards. Present audit results to Audit Committee as assigned by the Chief Auditor. 4. Complete assigned audits in a timely manner while employing efficient methods. Keep Audit management informed of issues, changes in circumstances, newly identified risks and need for revision in audit approaches, etc. 5. Complete administrative duties and responsibilities such as departmental time summaries, engagement time budgets and projections, quality completion of annual risk assessments, administrative binder completion and CAF updates in a timely and effective manner. 6. Keep abreast of latest developments in audit/accounting practices and procedures. Continue professional development through self-training and attendance at various Bank audit and accounting seminars/conferences and required ethics training. 7. Provide oversight of the work of others assisting with audits which may include workpaper review. Also, perform on the job training for Staff Auditors and Audit Trainees and complete short-form evaluations in a timely manner for each staff member as applicable. 8. Perform other duties as assigned by Audit management. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a degree in a business-related area with a strong background in accounting (12 credits or more) with three (3) years Bank audit experience desired.
Otherwise, a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in auditing, banking or accounting functions which includes experience working with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Workpaper documentation and findings should be completed in a manner consistent with departmental standards, with conclusions and reportable issues adequately supported and documented.
Performance of assigned audit fieldwork which may include the following: a. Permanent file documentation. b. Compliance testing of internal policy/procedure as well as regulatory issues. c. Substantive testing of account balances as they effect the income statement/balance sheet. d. Documenting and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
When serving as Auditor-in-Charge, perform independent research and planning to determine appropriate scoping occurs, including proposed adjustments to audit programs and testing based upon research and risk considerations.
When serving as Auditor-in-Charge conduct pre-audit and exit conferences with functional unit management in order to ensure an adequate understanding of audit scope and issues occurs.
Draft audit reports in accordance with department standards.
Present audit results to Audit Committee as assigned by the Chief Auditor.
Complete assigned audits in a timely manner while employing efficient methods.
Keep Audit management informed of issues, changes in circumstances, newly identified risks and need for revision in audit approaches, etc.
Complete administrative duties and responsibilities such as departmental time summaries, engagement time budgets and projections, quality completion of annual risk assessments, administrative binder completion and CAF updates in a timely and effective manner.
Keep abreast of latest developments in audit/accounting practices and procedures.
Continue professional development through self-training and attendance at various Bank audit and accounting seminars/conferences and required ethics training.
Provide oversight of the work of others assisting with audits which may include workpaper review.
Perform on the job training for Staff Auditors and Audit Trainees and complete short-form evaluations in a timely manner for each staff member as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned by Audit management.