Audit Associate

Summary

Execute and document assigned internal audits as dictated by the Internal Audit annual plan.

Essential Functions

• Complete assigned internal audits as dictated by the annual audit plan, including but not limited to:
  • Conduct audit planning procedures and update audit procedures, as needed.
  • Verify and document compliance with bank policies and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Perform adequate testing of internal controls to ensure operational effectiveness, accuracy of financial information, and safeguarding of bank assets; test and analyze transactions and activities.
  • Maintain adequate work papers to support and document audit work and conclusions.
  • Prepare audit results, including findings and recommendations, for audit management review.
  • Perform on-site branch audits.
• Participate in preparation of quarterly internal audit reports.
• Conduct quarterly follow-up procedures for audit findings.
• Assist audit management with external audit, outsourced audits and examination requests for information as assigned.
• Assist audit management with annual FDICIA testing of key controls and documentation as assigned.
• Perform other duties assigned in accordance with the Audit Plan and Quarterly Audit Schedules and/or special projects.
• Complete required bank training and audit related training as assigned.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Some overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends, based on business needs or deadlines.

Required Education, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field (accounting or finance preferred).
• One year of experience in accounting, finance, or audit preferred.
• Banking experience a plus.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in sensitive bank matters.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing, as well as work with bank personnel in a professional and objective manner.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret written material of a technical nature (i.e. regulatory guidance, laws and regulations, exam reports, etc.).
• Strong writing and documentation skills to effectively communicate audit results.
• Strong computer skills, to include but not limited to intermediate/advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook;
• Prior experience with data transformation tools (e.g. Power Query), data analysis tools and/or audit software management tools (e.g. TeamMate), a plus.
• Ability to create electronic databases and analyze, cross-reference, and/or manipulate data (e.g., sort, pivot, filter, subtotal, extract, convert, vlookups, etc., mostly but not limited to Excel).
• Attention to detail and high-quality work is a must.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines is critical.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Use of 10-key preferred.

Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.

Supervisory Responsibility

• N/A

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Office setting
• May travel to departments and/or branch locations.

WestStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.