What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Origin Bank?
Summary - Responsible for assisting Internal Audit management as directed and conducting financial and operational audits for the Bank. Responsible for performing routine daily tasks and participates in department projects by performing the following duties:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Researches applicable laws and regulations related to the audit project to understand the risks associated with the line of business.
- Completes assigned audit workpapers with sufficient documentation of testing to support the conclusion regarding the effectiveness of the control.
- Identifies missing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and operational internal controls.
- When control weaknesses are identified, drafts findings for management and the Audit Committee to summarize the weakness, the underlying cause, and a recommendation for corrective action to modify the existing process to prevent future occurrences.
- Manages assigned audit workpapers to ensure completion by established deadlines.
- Tracks and reports time spent on audit projects and non-audit activities, at least on a weekly basis.
- Provides input to Internal Audit management on emerging operational, legal, and regulatory risks.
- May be asked to present the findings they have identified at the exit meetings.
- Assists Internal Audit management with special projects as requested.
- Performs quarterly audits of selected employee expense reports to ensure compliance with Bank expense policy.
- Meets requirements to maintain internal audit related professional certifications.
- Respects and maintains the confidential and proprietary nature of information obtained in the performance of audit procedures.
- Provides expertise to less experienced auditors on assigned audit projects.
- Manages assigned audit projects to ensure completion by established deadlines.
- May lead discussion of findings identified during the exit meetings on assigned projects.
- Responsible for ensuring timely responses to audit findings from line management.
- Works with management on the resolution of audit findings.
- Provides line management periodic audit projects updates.
- Reviews workpapers completed by other Internal Audit staff.
- Assists Internal Audit management with feedback on performance of assigned Internal Audit staff.
- Provides Internal Audit management with recommendations on training needs for less experienced staff.
- Prepares periodic performance evaluations and goal setting for assigned Internal Audit staff.
- Consults with lines of business regarding controls for new processes, products, or services.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May directly supervise Staff Auditors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
Analytical and Design – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Oral and Written Communication – Listens and asks for clarification; Responds well to questions; Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Attention to Detail – Ensures information is complete and accurate; Follows up with their own work or that of others to ensure that commitments have been fulfilled. This means monitoring and checking work or information, while organizing time and resources efficiently.
Adaptability and Initiative – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Interpersonal Skills/Customer Service – Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Attendance/Punctuality and Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Quality and Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Completes work in timely manner.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; coordinates tasks and activities to maximize the effectiveness of the individual's efforts.
Project Management – Coordinates projects; Completes projects on time and budget.
Judgment and Motivation – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Presentation Skills – Delivers compelling, engaging, informative, transformative, educational, enlightening, and/or instructive presentations.
Leadership and People Management – Train, motivate and direct staff to optimize workplace productivity and promote personal and professional growth.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university, preferably in Accounting, or four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of four years of internal or external audit experience. Knowledge of audit terminology is required. Overall banking knowledge is required.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Ability to learn bank-specific software such as SCOUT, IBS, ADP, etc. Ability to use basic office machines.
Bank Culture/Customer Service Skills
Promotes the Bank’s culture, including the support of our Brand promise and Core Values. Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, customers, and supervisor. Ability to serve customers, both internal and external, (community/public), in a manner that will reflect superior customer relations and enhance the overall marketing effort of Origin Bank.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional overnight travel within the Bank’s 3 state footprint required in addition to overnight travel for conferences, training, etc.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Origin Bank shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the Bank’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the Bank’s sole discretion.
Origin Bank is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, marital or veteran status, non-job related disability, religion, national origin, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.
Remote positions are intended to be filled in states within our footprint, which includes: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Any exception to this policy requires further regulatory review and approval by management.
