Senior Auditor

Job Description:

Senior auditor position to assist with audits performed primarily on the Finance & Staff Operations Audit Team.  Areas covered by this team include Corporate Accounting & Reporting, Treasury, Planning, Human Resources, Corporate Real Estate and Legal.  Performs professional internal auditing work that involves conducting operational, financial and compliance audit projects and providing input to the development of the annual audit plan.  Auditors maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards and work under limited supervision, with some latitude for initiative and independent judgment.



Key Responsibilities:



A. Size and Scope of Audit Responsibility

Audits major components of business units and may lead small to medium size audits.

Performs risk assessments of business activities, potential exposures and the materiality of loss.

Designs and performs appropriate audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of existing controls, identifies and defines issues, reviews and analyzes evidence, and documents auditee processes and procedures.

Requires moderate levels of guidance/supervision from audit supervisors and managers.

Provides input into the development of the annual audit plan.

Assists the audit managers (or designated lead auditor) by completing other assigned tasks.



B. Span of Control

Takes some opportunities for initiative and independent judgment.

Demonstrates flexibility in responding to changes in assignment and job responsibility.



C. Complexity

Designs and executes internal control testing for operations of average complexity.

Performs audit tasks of moderate difficulty, demonstrating a degree of audit expertise consistent with experience level.

Understands the broader context and implications of the various types of risk affecting the business (e.g. financial, legal, reputational, etc.)

Effectively identifies and understands changes in the risk environment, and adapts the audit testing as appropriate.

Demonstrates flexibility in responding to changes in assignment and job responsibility.



D. Relationship Management

Establishes and maintains good client relations during engagements.

Assists in communicating the results of some audit projects to management via written reports and oral presentations.



E. Professional Conduct

Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards.

Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
REQUIREMENTS
Required:



1 to 3 years in internal or external auditing, accounting, or other related field.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Certified or working toward a professional certification such as a CPA, CIA or CBA.

For major components of audits, can assess relevancy of audit findings, potential exposures, materiality, improving or deteriorating trends, causes and reporting categories.

Able to effectively plan own work activities to deliver quality results, meet deadlines, and coordinate with other auditors.

Effectively works as a member of an audit engagement team.

Effectively communicates audit findings and recommendations (verbal and written) to management.

Maintains appropriate audit independence and objectivity.



Preferred:



Banking experience.

Proficient in Lotus Notes and automated workpaper packages.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access.



Job #507808

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