Sr. Auditor

Mechanics Bank • Walnut Creek, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of Audit management, the Senior Auditor is responsible for performing high-quality audits to assess the overall operational efficiency of retail banking branches, business loan centers, administrative departments, and other Mechanics Bank departments and functions within established timelines and budgeted hours. The Senior Auditor must also assess compliance with established Bank policies, procedures, federal/state regulations, SOX requirements, and prudent banking practices in order to provide reasonable assurance to stakeholders. The Senior Auditor uses objective standards and guidelines, which are applied consistently in the review of operations. The Senior Auditor assists in writing audit reports, which are finalized at the conclusion of operational and/or regulatory audits. The Senior Auditor may be charged with training less experienced audit personnel in audit routines and conducting audit fieldwork. Mechanics Bank is regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Requirements

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of previous banking and/or audit experience considered, with combination of both banking, audit experience and/or testing internal controls over financial reporting strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of banking and knowledge of risks and controls.
• Experience in other testing assurance functions will be considered in lieu of direct audit experience.
• Must possess a strong understanding of bank operational, compliance and financial/accounting audits.
• Understanding of bank operating and accounting principles, and data analytical techniques preferred.
• Proficient in computer usage with ability to prepare spreadsheets and management reports utilizing bank software system.
• Oral and written communications skills relating to the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, ability to comprehend and interpret bank policies and procedures, speak effectively before groups of employees, and handle criticisms of and recommendations to bank personnel in a tactful, diplomatic manner. This may also include public speaking (training, demonstrations) at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in computer usage with ability to prepare spreadsheets and management reports utilizing MS Office suite and other bank software systems.
• Ability to work independently, organize tasks efficiently, and perform the audit function accurately.
• Able to cope with pressure resulting from meeting required deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Maintains good working relationship with all Mechanics Bank personnel to foster an open dialogue between audit and other bank personnel.
• Exemplary motivation, enthusiasm, curiosity and professionalism.
• Able to make and support sound decisions.
• Consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and good judgment.
• Exhibit high degree of confidentiality in handling and having access to sensitive information.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company.

Nice To Haves

• Certification with any of the following is strongly preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Compliance related certifications (i.e. CRCM, CAMS) Risk related certification (i.e. CRMA, CFIRS) Finance related certification (I.e. CFSA) Or actively pursuing one of the above relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides critical review and assessment of the Bank's control environment while considering operational efficiency and/or compliance with laws and government regulations of retail bank branches, loan centers and administrative/compliance departments by review of records of branches/departments subject to audit for purposes of recognizing inefficiencies and making recommendations for improvements.
• Recommends scopes of audit for specific functions within assigned audit responsibility and assists in the development of audit and analytical programs with the purpose of demonstrating an understanding of relevant risks and controls and establishing effective tests of controls.
• Prepares high quality work paper documentation to support audit work with evidence of deficiencies in controls, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management's policies or procedures. Work paper documentation must comply with industry standards.
• Coordinates and analyzes the preparation of periodic reports on specific bank activities as scheduled by the Audit Manager and/or Audit Director while providing management with recommendations for revisions to policy and/or procedures when appropriate.
• Supports Audit Manager and/or Audit Director in annual risk assessments and audit scheduling as requested to do so.
• Conducts focused investigative audit work with the Audit Manager and/or Audit Director’s review on a results basis to identify irregularities and to develop controls for fraud prevention.
• May make presentations to various bank personnel and departments on internal controls, audit findings and recommendations and provide support in audit administrative related duties as requested to do so.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

What This Job Offers

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