at Centennial Bank in Conway, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Senior Internal Auditor, Banking and Corporate Services, organizes, plans, and conducts independent assurance and advisory engagements of financial institution activities to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes. This position is responsible for engagements that may range from low to very high levels of complexity. The Senior Internal Auditor, Banking and Corporate Services, general audit areas include but are not limited to consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, accounting and financial reporting, enterprise risk management, and other corporate services functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide assistance to Internal Audit Management in completing annual risk assessments used to determine risk-based internal audit plan.
2. Organize and plan assigned engagements, including researching area under review; determining engagement scope and developing work programs; performing walkthroughs with lines of business; and planning and assigning staff resources.
3. Conduct fieldwork for assigned engagements, including performing independent testing and analysis; communicating progress and key information with stakeholders throughout the engagement; developing and communicating risk-based findings and recommendations to management; performing root cause analysis; and preparing audit reports for management and Director’s Audit Committee.
4. Provide assistance in the development of Internal Audit staff, particularly Internal Auditors I and II, through supervising engagement work, reviewing workpapers and testing, providing feedback, and assisting in mentoring and training.
5. Participate in Internal Audit projects as assigned. May also serve as project manager for assigned Internal Audit projects with general oversight and responsibility for assigned projects.
6. Represent Internal Audit on enterprise-wide projects.
7. Obtain a minimum of 40 continuing education hours related to audit and specific industry knowledge.
8. Provide audit assistance in other Internal Audit areas.
9. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
10. Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.
11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WORK OF OTHERS
Supervises a small group (3-7) of employees, usually of lower classifications. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required and performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, a portion of the time. Content of the work supervised is of a non-technical nature, but presents numerous situations to which policies and precedents must be interpreted and applied.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 5 years related experience and/or training.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read a limited number of words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers; Ability to write and speak simple sentences as a means for basic communication. Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, notes, letters and memos; Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and understand general business/company related articles and professional journals; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant certifications.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Intermediate: 10-Key
Advanced: Accounting, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
WORKING CONDITIONS
Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; continuously required to sit, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related fields OR equivalent work experience in internal audit at a financial institution
- Relevant certification (CIA, etc.) required within 1 year of obtaining position if not already held
- 5-7 years previous experience in an internal audit function at a financial institution
- Closely related experience (risk management, public accounting, etc.) may be considered
- Working knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards required
- Experience with AuditBoard platform preferred
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 / Office products
- Position may require occasional travel
