Senior Auditor

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$92,560.00/yr - $/yr

The Senior Auditor 2 supports the Audit Manager/Senior Manager in the completion of the annual audit plan by planning and conducting internal audit projects, performing auditor in-charge responsibilities, and conforming to the Internal Audit Charter and Standards.

• Plan, execute, and report on results of assigned audits, including the following:
  • Develop and/or update audit programs, checklists and/or guides.
  • Design, perform and document internal controls walkthroughs and testing to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, compliance with laws and regulations, and efficiency/effectiveness of operations.
  • Prepare process narratives, flow charts and descriptions of internal controls.
  • Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise audit work paper documentation that is free of grammatical errors.
  • Compile and analyze audit issues identified in the audit.
  • Identify improvement opportunities and develop recommendations for corrective/improvement action plans.
  • Review work of assigned auditors.
  • Prepare audit reports.
  • Conduct meetings with management upon commencement and completion of engagements to discuss scope and significant audit issues.
• Effectively perform auditor in-charge responsibilities (i.e., planning, work paper documentation, report preparation, etc.).
• Effectively utilize downtime, identify issues requiring research, and effectively research using appropriate resources.
• Assist with various operations level work efforts including integrated audits and the annual risk assessment update.
• Assist with the quarterly continuous monitoring and quarterly/and annual risk assessment update.
• As directed by the Audit Manager/Senior Audit Manager, assist external auditors and regulators in the execution of their audits/examinations.
• Complete all assignments within established timetables to enable the issuance of all audit reports and other deliverables by the applicable deadlines.
• Maintain a professional development plan to continually enhance audit skills and to meet annual training requirements.
• Complies with all State and Federal Banking regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: BSA, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, CIP, Financial Elder Abuse Reporting, Sexual Harassment, Information Security and privacy requirements. This position will elevate suspicious activity to supervisory staff and/or BSA department. Completes compliance and other technical training workshops as assigned.
• Be familiar with Bank’s practices, policies, and culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Working knowledge of IT processes and principles preferred.

• Sound judgment, integrity and commitment to ethical behavior.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding internal auditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices, audit principles, and awareness of Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Compliance related experience and/or ability to understand regulatory agency requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with limited direction and guidance.
• Detail oriented, accurate, and organized.
• Ability to provide periodic feedback to staff auditors.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices in banks.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing work environments, priorities and tight deadlines.

• Desktop/laptop Computers
• Standard Office Equipment

• Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Hybrid work schedule available.
• Office setting w/controlled temperature.
• Requires periodic travel to local offices/branch locations.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) or other related certification highly preferred.
• BS or BA Degree required, preferred majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems or Economics or equivalent work experience required.
• Five or more years of financial service industry experience required in: internal audit, public accounting, risk management, regulatory agency or related experience.
• Large/Regional banking experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with audit software is preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in data analytics preferred.
• Work experience with IT Audit knowledge preferred.
• Working knowledge of Audit Board, Jack Henry (Silverlake/Xperience), COGNOS a plus.

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