Senior Staff Auditor I

Job Responsibilities

• Counsels or assists in counseling the adequacy of corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.
• Manages performance of audit assignments, reviews workpapers and audit reports; edits reports prepared by other auditors.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management and with external auditors.
• Assists with the Independent Public Accounting firm's annual audit of the Corporation.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management and with external auditors.
• Manages performance of audit assignments, reviews workpapers and audit reports; edits reports prepared by other auditors.
• Prepares/revises or assists in the preparation/revision of audit programs and related information and makes suggestions to Audit Management regarding applicable changes to banking laws and regulations.
• Provides direction to Internal Audit Staff.
• Provides guidance on the evaluation of the adequacy of the Company’s internal control environment, planning audits; and initiating project planning.
• Keeps abreast of Company policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
• Effectively coordinates Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements to maintain internal controls to ensure the identification of significant accounts, processes, assertions and risks, the identification and evaluation of the control design, the performance of tests and controls and the overall assessment of financial reporting and internal controls.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, and at least 5-8 years of experience directly related to the job responsibilities.
• Achieved a Professional Certification, such as CIA, CPA, CBA, CFSA is preferred.
• Sound knowledge in a broad range of internal control concepts regarding the financial, operational and data processing areas of a financial institution.
• An understanding of operational and accounting control procedures, methods and philosophies in a banking environment.
• Knowledge of federal banking laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of auditing standards, procedures and related techniques.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• The ability to train Associates, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to analyze and solve problems.
• A strong level of integrity, ethics, analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate data to make informed decisions.
• The ability to motivate others and promote teamwork.
• The ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities, and resources.
• The ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• The ability to effectively manage resources to achieve objectives.
• The ability to enhance personal, professional, and business growth through new knowledge and experiences.