What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Auditor I position at Dime Community Bank?
Summary: Dime Community Bank ("Dime") is seeking a Senior Auditor I based at its Headquarters in Hauppauge, Long Island. The Senior Auditor I will assist with the completion of the assigned Operational, Compliance, Financial and Branch audits. Along with managing and directing daily activities of the Staff Auditor(s), the Senior Auditor I will be held accountable for the testing of management’s internal control systems to ensure compliance with established Bank policies, procedures and all applicable federal and state laws and regulatory requirements.
Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $75,000 to $90,000 annually. The exact compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, and location.
All applicants must attach a recent resume. This is a hybrid role.
Dime does not provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship (now or in the future).
Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute internal audit engagements in accordance with the department’s audit methodology and professional standards.
- Assist with the annual risk assessment process under the supervision of the Audit Manager and Director of Internal Audit.
- Perform audit procedures by reviewing and analyzing evidence and documenting the results.
- Document audit testing in a concise manner through preparation of detailed audit work papers in accordance with departmental standards.
- Provide clear explanations of audit procedures performed in audit work papers.
- Identify, document, and present audit exceptions to Internal Audit management and the Auditee with proposed dispositions and recommendations.
- Supervise Staff Auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.
- Coordinate with the Audit Manager and Director of Internal Audit to establish appropriate budgets and timeframes.
- Assist the engagement team in the development of audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
- Assist with the completion of the Sarbanes-Oxley testing on behalf of management.
- Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression.
- Perform special projects and assignments under the direction of department management.
- Apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identify any potential issues.
- Communicate identified issues with Internal Audit management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
- Minimum 2 years' audit experience required.
- Previous banking experience a strong plus. This includes retail branch banking.
- One or more relevant professional certifications preferred (i.e., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).
- Public accounting firm and SOX control experience preferred.
- Ability to identify and clearly document business processes and apply risk and control concepts.
- Ability to apply audit standards through practical application.
- Demonstrate ability to oversee staff to ensure successful results.
- Proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome.
- Good organization and time management skills.
- Detail- oriented and strong analytical skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visio.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
