Internal Auditor

About the role

The Internal Auditor position supports the Company's overall audit plan by evaluating and improving governance, risk management, and internal controls across various areas of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned audit test work in accordance with the approved audit program on financial, operational, and compliance audits and projects within budgeted timeframes.
• Researches, plans, and in-charges financial, operational, and compliance audits and projects.
• Makes sure the progress of work assigned to others is monitored, provides assistance and guidance, and reviews work performed to ensure objectives are met and findings are properly substantiated.
• Examines and analyzes accounting records, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Determines the validity and propriety of financial records, effectiveness of controls, efficiency of operations, and compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Applies appropriate audit procedures to the areas reviewed to ensure that controls are tested, and significant risks are addressed.
• Identifies, develops, and presents audit issues and recommendations in written and verbal presentations to various levels of management.
• Works to assist external auditors, regulators, and other third parties as assigned.
• Builds relationships with auditees and represents Internal Audit in various committee and relationship assignments, and shares information gained with the Department.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships.
• Performs internal quality assurance reviews of work papers in accordance with Internal Audit’s Quality Assurance Program.
• Adheres to the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess an understanding of financial reporting requirements, banking processes, and related laws and regulations.
• Strong critical thinking, fraud detection, and conflict management skills.
• Possess a good knowledge of analytical techniques used to identify and resolve problems.
• Proficient user in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Knowledge of bank information systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial or regulatory documents.
• Proficiently write reports and business correspondence.
• Verbally present information to groups in a clear and concise manner.
• Capable of responding to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Identify and analyze risk as it pertains to the Company.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Information Systems, or related field required.
• 1-3 years experience in public accounting, banking, internal audit, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CBA, CISA, CFSA or CISSP) preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently.
• Sitting - Frequently.
• Standing - Occasionally.
• Noise Level - Moderate.
• Typical Work hours - M-F (8-5).
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required.
• Travel - 15%.

Compensation & Benefits

• The anticipated pay range for this position is $58,630.00 - $90,970.00 per year (in CO & WA) and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location.
• Additionally, this role is eligible to receive annual discretionary cash bonuses.
• Benefits available for this position include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Please note this information is provided for those hired in Colorado and Washington only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado and Washington with compensation that aligns with your location.
• For more information regarding our benefits, please visit here.

If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal.