Internal Auditor

Company: Herring Bankcorp Inc
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

FLSA: Exempt POSITON TITLE: Internal Auditor CATEGORY: Full Time LOCATION: Amarillo SHIFT: Monday-Friday, some weekends, flexible schedule; typically, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM REPORTS TO: Director of Internal AuditSummaryConducts audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations. Examines records of departments and interviews workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Inspects accounting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value. Reviews records pertaining to material assets, such as equipment and buildings, and staff to determine degree to which they are utilized. Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures. Prepares reports of findings and recommendations for management. May conduct special studies for management, such as those required to discover mechanics of detected fraud and to develop controls for fraud prevention. Essential DutiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To assist managers as they strive to make improvements in the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the programs for which they are responsible. This entails employing a wide range of professional skills in assignments that are as diverse as the programs under review. To provide assurance that the necessarily high levels of internal control and financial management required across the public sector in support of the mandate of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are appropriately designed and functioning. Analysis of the economic activity of the bank as measured and reported by accounting methods. Review of both financial and operating controls and transactions to see how well they conform to established laws, standards, regulations, and procedures. Perform comprehensive review of the varied functions within the bank and its branches to appraise the efficiency and economy of operations and the effectiveness with which those functions achieve their objectives. The review of general and application controls in the information technology environment. Confers with senior management and audit committee to coordinate and prioritize planning. Plays an important role in the development and growth of department through excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Maintains advanced knowledge and awareness of financial industry status and trends. Manage relationships with firms that have been engaged to perform audit or attestation work. Must be organized, self-motivated and team player Ability to operate a personal computer Punctuality and good attendance are imperative Cross-sell the Bank's other products and services, referring customers to appropriate staff as indicated. Foster teamwork in the branch or department to ensure a positive overall customer experience and positive work environment. Answer Telephones and direct to the correct Bank personnel Participate in bank training to enhance skill set and meet compliance requirements. Exempt - Ability to work 45+ hours a week and complete tasks assigned. Minimum RequirementsThese specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines. Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a University and 1+ years of experience; or 6+ years of related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Work related experience should consist of an in-depth background in accounting, auditing, management and supervisory skills. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be applicable to the financial industry. Advanced knowledge of general accounting, payroll, budgeting, and related accounting and record keeping systems in a financial institution. Advanced knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, and Bank accounting policies and procedures. Advanced skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; and word processing and spreadsheet software programs. Intermediate math skills; calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs. Excellent social and networking skills to support the community bank image and the Audit Department. Complete in-house training based on requirements set up for this position Proven ability to provide an Excellent Customer Experience Advanced skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; word processing and spreadsheet software. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence, speak clearly to customers, employees and senior management. Effective time management skills Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties. Ability to deal with routine problems involving multiple facets and variables. Must follow company policies, all state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines Current driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.The incumbent must be able to perform this position safely, without endangering the health or safety to their selves or others. Secondary DutiesThe position of Internal Auditor performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThe position of Internal Auditor has no supervisory responsibility. Environment and Physical ActivityThe environment for this position is an open office that is mostly clean and comfortable and includes driving a Bank or personal-owned vehicle approximately 10% of the time which includes exposure to the outside weather elements and moving mechanical parts. It may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. The incumbent is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. The incumbent in the course of performing this position spends time writing, typing, speaking, listening, lifting (up to 20 pounds), carrying, seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusted focus), sitting, pulling, walking, standing, squatting, kneeling and reaching. The incumbent for this position may operate any or all of the following: telephone, copy and fax machines, adding machine (calculator), computer terminal, personal computer and related printers. Mental DemandsThe incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to reading documents or instruments, detailed work, problem solving, customer contact, reasoning, math, language, presentations, verbal and written communication, analytical reasoning, stress, multiple concurrent tasks, and constant interruptions.MEMBER FDIC - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other and/or different tasks be performed as assigned.Flexible work from home options available.

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