INTERNAL AUDITOR

The Internal Auditor will participate in conducting independent financial, compliance, process and operational audits and risk oversight activities. Audits are performed across all function areas of Nicolet and all entities within Nicolet Bankshares.

As an Internal Auditor, you will:

• Assists in the review and documentation of processes and controls as defined in the Sarbanes Oxley Act which requires management to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting.
• Works independently to execute audit test procedures.  Presents the results of the audit work to the VP Internal Audit Manager including practical recommendations to address identified risk and/or weaknesses in internal controls as well as opportunities to enhance operating efficiencies.
• Prepares and maintains audit documentation in high quality standards.
• Participates in strategic projects or investigations requested by the Audit Committee or the VP Internal Audit Manager.
• Assists in the preparation of materials for reporting to the Audit Committee, participates in Audit Committee meetings and assist in documenting the results of the meetings.
• Performs follow-up on assigned audit report action plans to ensure that the agreed upon actions have been completed.
• Fully adhere to and be compliant with Nicolet Bankshares Audit & Compliance Policy.
• Produces written reports identifying audit findings, recommendations, efficiencies and/or best practices.  Reports should clearly communicate the engagement results to staff, Management and the Audit Committee in a timely manner.
• Ability to travel to branches or departments as needed for audit work.
• Uphold Nicolet’s philosophy and policies by maintaining appropriate controls to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, thereby fulfilling legal responsibilities and enhancing the quality of Nicolet.
• Ability to understand the value of diversity within the workplace and to work successfully with others without regard to age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability status, socioeconomic status or other non-job-related classification. A commitment to Nicolet’s policies on equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination with a willingness to pursue efforts of inclusion and respect toward different perspectives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent audit and banking experience.
• 0-5 years of bank audit experience or relevant experience in financial institutions industry. 
• Knowledge of FDICIA and/or Sarbanes Oxley; exceptional PC skills (Visio, Microsoft Office, Access) and organizational skills; broad knowledge of banking, accounting and internal controls, regulations, and the ability to apply the knowledge in an audit function.
• Working knowledge of audit requirements, acceptable audit procedures, and banking regulations.
• Ability to articulate, assess and document existing or needed internal or compliance-based controls.
• Ability to extract &/or use system-based data. 
• Ability to independently assess, test and judge quality of controls (in place or missing); formulate audit procedures for risks/issues noted; identify cause and effect and recommend solutions; judge materiality effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for the position. 

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