Auditor II

First Bank & Trust; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bank & Trust in Sioux Falls seeks an experienced internal auditor to perform a broad range of audits, assess internal controls, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will develop audit programs, conduct tests, and prepare reports while communicating findings to management and staff.

Expect to work with a strong emphasis on evaluating controls, improving processes, and staying current with banking regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/related field plus five years of audit experience or equivalent.
• An audit or compliance certification from a bank trade association is required.
• Good understanding of bank operations, regulatory compliance, and auditing/accounting skills is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Above-average knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan the scope of audits and prepare audit programs for review and approval.
• Gain understanding of operations, internal controls, and regulatory impact.
• Perform walk-throughs and independent field work.
• Evaluate internal control systems and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Develop work papers and perform tests of procedures and transactions.
• Summarize results and document conclusions and findings.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate with management.
• Assist external auditors and participate in policy/procedure evaluations.

Skills

Audit

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Audit/compliance certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This person performs a wide range of audits; evaluates the internal control structure; assesses compliance with laws, regulations, bank policies, and bank procedures; updates appropriate audit programs; and performs tests and prepares reports. This person communicates audit findings to affected personnel and appropriate levels of management, and serves as a resource person in areas of specialization.

Job Description

This person performs a wide range of audits; evaluates the internal control structure; assesses compliance with laws, regulations, bank policies, and bank procedures; updates appropriate audit programs; and performs tests and prepares reports. This person communicates audit findings to affected personnel and appropriate levels of management, and serves as a resource person in areas of specialization.

Qualifications

This person should have a bachelor’s degree in a related business field plus five years of previous audit experience or the equivalent. An audit or compliance related certification from at least one bank trade association is required. A good understanding of bank operations, regulatory compliance, and auditing/accounting skills is required. Strong oral and written communication skills are required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This person should also have an above average knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Principal Responsibilities

• Plan the scope of audits assigned, and prepare the audit program for review and approval, including:
• Gaining an understanding of the operations, internal controls, and any regulatory impact.
• Performing walk-throughs.
• Independently perform audit field work in the areas assigned, including:
• Evaluating the internal control system.
• Assessing compliance with laws and regulations.
• Developing work papers in accordance with departmental standards.
• Performing applicable tests of the procedures, accounts, and transactions.
• Evaluating the results.
• Summarize and document the results of the audit activities to provide supporting evidence for conclusions reached and the findings identified.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate with affected personnel and appropriate levels of management.
• Participate, from an audit perspective, in committee proceedings and evaluations of new policies, procedures, systems, and products as assigned.
• Maintain a current knowledge of developments applicable to the position in the areas of auditing, banking, regulatory compliance, and technology.
• Assist the external auditors in their work as assigned.
• Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook.
• Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in required compliance training.

Compensation Grade

Salary Grade 6

First Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity, Affinty Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Read our complete Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 800.843.1552 or email [e-mail].