Internal Auditor

Resource Bank (Louisiana); Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Bank (Louisiana) is seeking an Internal Auditor to assist in developing and implementing audit policies and procedures. This role involves planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based audits to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration and at least 4 years of experience, preferably in a financial institution. Strong critical thinking and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or business administration required; MBA preferred.
• At least 4 plus years of prior work experience, preferably in a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting internal audit activities.
• Assist in the annual risk assessment and develop the audit plan.
• Assist in oversight of outsourced internal audits.
• Review policies and procedures for safeguarding financial assets.
• Assist in planning and executing internal audits.
• Recommend and assist in developing procedures indicated in audit reviews.
• Assist with written reports of internal audit reviews.

Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Writing

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration

MBA preferred

Job description

Position Summary

This position reports to the Internal Audit Manager and is responsible for assisting development and implementation of Internal Audit Policy and Procedures. It is also responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and reporting of the results of risk‑based audits performed to determine the adequacy of the company’s internal controls and risk management processes.

Essential Functions

• Assist in conducting the internal audit activities in accordance with the professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Assist in the annual risk assessment to identify and evaluate the level and types of risk posed to the organization by each line of business and assist in developing an annual audit plan.
• Assist in the oversight (including approval of scope and final report) of all outsourced internal audits.
• Review policies and procedures for safeguarding financial institution assets.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, coordination, and execution of internal audits, including the design and execution of the audit program, using a risk‑based auditing approach, including employee account reviews and construction draw reviews.
• Recommend and assist in the development of procedures and controls indicated through normal audit reviews.
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager with written reports of internal audit reviews given to the Board of Directors, including findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommended actions.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Time Management – Managing one's own time.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Mathematics – Using mathematics to solve problems.

Competencies

• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Knowledge – The ability to be proficient in the application of internal auditing theory, standards, procedures, and techniques.

Working Conditions

The work for this position is conducted in an office environment. Travel is required to drive to each bank facility as needed for audits. The position may require some extended hours as workload and deadlines dictate.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or business administration required; MBA preferred. At least 4 plus years of prior work experience, preferably in a financial institution.

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