What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor position at Greenfield Banking Company?
SUMMARY
The Auditor is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling financial, operational and lending audits for the Bank. Examines the accuracy and completeness of records and procedures for internal control to safeguard Bank assets and ensures areas of the Bank are in compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Responsible for execution of the Bank’s annual audit plan. Reports audit findings and recommendations to mitigate risk directly to the Bank’s Audit Committee. Perform supervisory duties of department staff, coordinates staff for coverage in all related areas of the department. This is an onsite position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Oversees the planning, organization, direction, and control of financial, operational and lending audits for the Bank; defines audit objectives, formulates audit programs and schedules, including budget and staffing requirements; ensures audit programs achieve objectives to safeguard Bank assets and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
- Makes recommendations to mitigate risk by implementing preventative actions, policies, procedures, documentation, or capitalizing upon other opportunities where the Bank can improve upon its operations and internal control.
- Ensures designated areas and functions of the Bank are audited on a regular basis; assigns risk rating to each area through risk assessments that are sent out annually to each area designated for audit; performs unannounced “spot” audits when necessary.
- Works closely with Senior Management to provide consultation and best practice advice with respect to Bank operations, financial accounting, and internal control.
- Reports to and participates on the Bank’s audit committee in addition to Senior Management on the audit scope of financial, operational, and compliance conditions; prepares reports of audits conducted for submission to audit committee as requested; may serve on other Bank committees as required.
- Coordinates audit plans or programs with third party auditors or regulatory examiners.
- Responsible for tracking and remediation of all internal, external, state, and federal audit findings.
- Conduct follow-up reviews of financial or operational findings noted during audits.
- Conduct investigations of irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditor’s attention.
- Perform other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the Internal Audit Department.
- Maintains advanced knowledge and awareness of financial industry trends and keeps up to date with Internal Audit techniques.
- Assures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal banking laws, rules and regulations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) from a college or university preferred, or equivalent experience from working in a banking or financial services institution.
- Experience in banking or a financial services industry background is preferred.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office with the ability to manipulate large amounts of data and compile detailed reports.
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills are required to perform job duties.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to travel to branches and/or the corporate office as needed.
- CPA, CIA or other equivalent designations are preferred.
- Must have advanced knowledge of Bank financial accounting, operations, lending functions, and other Bank services.
- Advanced knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, and Bank accounting policies and procedures a plus.
- Current driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
Please note that this job description is not inclusive of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities are subject to change at any time with or without notice.