Senior Auditor

Gate City Bank•Fargo, ND

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Gate City Bank, we’re not just looking for team members – we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. We believe our investment in top talent sets us apart and ensures our customer receive the best customer service experience possible. We are hiring for a Senior Auditor that plans, executes, and reports on the results of information technology, operational, and regulatory compliance audits and other projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in applicable major from a four-year college or university.
At least 5 years related or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required to annually participate in qualifying Continuing Professional Education activities.
Candidate must be willing to participate in bank-sponsored program to obtain relevant certification or designation if one has not already been obtained.

Nice To Haves

Professional Internal Audit or related certification or designation is desired.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain appropriate competencies, including an understanding of Internal Audit’s policies and procedures, the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, industry processes, and the activity under review.
Develop and update audit programs as necessary based on program enhancements, new regulations, and results of risk assessments.
Utilize audit programs to identify and assess the risks in the activity under review, finalize the engagement scope, and develop tests to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
Examine bank records, conduct interviews, perform tests, and conclude on the effectiveness of controls to safeguard bank assets and to assess compliance with bank policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
Evaluate whether information for review is relevant and reliable and whether it is sufficient such that analyses will provide a reasonable basis upon which to formulate potential engagement findings and conclusions.
Determine whether to gather additional information.
If relevant evidence cannot be obtained, determine whether to identify that as an exception and a potential finding.
Seek input from the Internal Audit Manager and/or the Chief Audit Executive as applicable.
Prepare audit work papers, narratives, and reports in an accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete, and timely manner and in accordance with the established Internal Audit methodology, applying professional skepticism and honoring confidentiality in the handling of information.
Collaborate with the Internal Audit Manager and/or the Chief Audit Executive to prepare and present final reports to the leader(s) of the activity under review.
Ensure that the final test and overall engagement conclusions summarize their judgement regarding the effectiveness of the governance, risk management, and/or control processes of the activity under review, including an acknowledgement of when processes are effective.
Evaluate the design and/or operating effectiveness of Leadership’s implementation of corrective action plans following the established Internal Audit methodology and the bank-wide Findings Management Program.
Be truthful, accurate, clear, open, and respectful in all professional relationships and communications, even when expressing professional skepticism or offering an opposing viewpoint.
Exhibit professional courage by communicating honestly and taking appropriate action, even when confronted by dilemmas and difficult situations.
Understand, respect, meet, and contribute to the legitimate and ethical expectations of the Bank and be able to recognize conduct that is contrary to those expectations.
If legal or regulatory exceptions or potential violations are identified, report such incidents to the Chief Audit Executive.
When planning an Internal Audit engagement, exercise due professional care, identify the types and quantity of resources necessary to achieve the engagement objectives, and manage resources including budgeted hours and expenses.
Evaluate whether resources are sufficient to achieve the engagement goals and objectives.
If available resources are inappropriate or insufficient, escalate concerns to the Chief Audit Executive.
When evaluating potential engagement findings, collaborate with Leadership and key stakeholders to identify the root cause and evaluate the significance of the exception considering the potential impact to the Bank and potential likelihood of recurrence if not corrected.
If Internal Audit team members and Leadership disagree about the exceptions or recommendations, follow the established Internal Audit department methodology to allow both parties to express their positions and determine resolution.
Be willing to make suggestions for enhancements to the Internal Audit process as part of the Internal Audit department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).