Senior Internal Auditor

Pinnacle Bank/Bank of Colorado•Gretna, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing professional internal auditing work to aid management in evaluating whether internal controls are adequately designed and operating effectively to manage risks inherent in banking, with a primary focus on regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes the review of key business objectives, risks, and internal controls in place to manage those risks. Limited travel is expected.

Requirements

Knowledge of banking laws and regulations and bank internal controls.
Knowledge of audit procedures, including a working knowledge of IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) Standards and the COSO Internal Control Framework.
Knowledge of bank operations, products, policies, and procedures.
Ability to organize multiple projects, conduct independent testing, identify risks, develop conclusions, and produce written products.
Ability to perform work programs to completion in a timely fashion.
Ability to distinguish conclusions with major impact from those with minimal impact to the banks.
Skill in operating computer terminals and printers and proficient knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Ability to communicate well with coworkers and management in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to create an efficient work environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to function as a team player.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or other related field required.
3 years of bank compliance audit experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

CIA, CISA, CRCM or equivalent designation preferred.
Knowledge of the AuditBoard OpsAudit module is a plus.
Experience with data analytics in an Internal Audit environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs audit work under limited supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment, including interviewing personnel to document process flows, control objectives, current and emerging risks, and control procedures; defining the audit scope, objective and testing procedures; performing the test steps; and reporting the conclusions.
Supervises audit staff to accomplish audit objectives within prescribed timeframes.
Reviews and maintains work papers submitted by staff to ensure they contain the appropriate level of detail and supporting documentation to support conclusions.
Effectively evaluates audit results, weighing the relevancy, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against accumulated audit evidence.
Effectively communicates audit results, both verbally and in writing, so they are persuasive, appropriate in context, and understood by the recipient.
Monitors management’s corrective action resulting from internal and external audits.
Assists the Chief Audit Executive in identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and provides input to the development of the annual audit plan.
Assists the Chief Audit Executive in overseeing the execution of the bank’s audit plans and maintenance of the audit programs to proactively assess risks and controls.
Assists the Chief Audit Executive in implementing consistency and improved organization of audit reports.
Keeps abreast of banking policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
Attends internal/external meetings and seminars to expand professional expertise to support assigned functions.
Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards.
Interacts effectively with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of settings.
Conducts any other projects, reviews, examinations, investigations, due diligence, and audits deemed appropriate in their circumstance requested by the Chief Audit Executive.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Regular and reliable attendance.