Chief Internal Auditor (24-82 / 5428)

American Momentum Bank • College Station, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

SUMMARY: To support the Directors’ Audit Committee in carrying out the annual internal program and the Chief Risk Officer in carrying out the responsibilities of the Risk Management Division. Conducts independent audits of financial records and control procedures to ensure the Bank is in compliance with internal control requirements and applicable laws and regulations. Supervises the activities of the Bank Security Officer. Serves in the capacity of Internal Control Officer.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Maintains a comprehensive internal audit program, which includes periodic audits of all branches and departments of the Bank and ensures compliance with all internal controls and established policies and procedures.
Prepares internal control documentation to meet the requirements of the Bank’s independent public accountants and banking regulators.
Engages and coordinates with outside consultants used in reviewing the Bank’s processes and controls.
Coordinates and assists in the conduct of the annual independent financial audit through workpaper documentation of audit activities. May conduct audit activities under the direction of the Bank’s independent public accountant to satisfy the FDICIA requirements.
Implements Audit Programs to test and review policies and procedures for the safeguarding of Bank assets.
Makes recommendations to senior management for control improvements, where applicable, assists in developing procedures that meet internal control standards, and develops the Bank’s Risk Assessment annually.
Conducts process improvement reviews of departmental functions and makes recommendations for process improvement, where applicable.
Develops new or revised internal audit policies, methods, and procedures.
Reviews the Bank’s insurance coverages on a periodic basis to ensure adequate coverage against loss.
Submits written reports of internal audit reviews to senior management and the Directors’ Audit Committee, including findings, conclusions, and recommended actions.
Oversees the Bank Security function and works with the Bank Security Officer in the coordination of Branch Security audits and reports results to the Directors’ Audit Committee.
Reviews recommendations made by the Bank Security Officer to enhance Bank Security procedures and develops appropriate courses of action.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Certified Public Accountant desired but not required.
Previous accounting/finance experience working in a financial services environment desired but not required.
Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with auditees.
A minimum of 5 years’ prior experience in a financial or auditing environment, or a combination thereof.
Understanding of process and risk management for banking and auditing.
Knowledgeable in financial institution operating policies and procedures and banking regulations of both state and federal.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and proficiency in accounting principles and techniques.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Possess the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently, quickly, and efficiently.
Skilled in working with financial and numeric data.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products, Excel spreadsheets, etc.
Ability to be flexible in order to meet deadlines and complete projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour

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