Internal Auditor

American Savings Bank; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Savings Bank in Hawaii seeks an auditor responsible for planning, organizing and executing risk-based financial, compliance, and operational audits of bank activities to evaluate internal controls and ensure compliance with bank regulations and policies.

You will document findings, present recommendations to Management and the Audit Committee, and help improve processes to support the bank's objectives.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years minimum experience performing audit procedures or internal control assessments, including presenting findings.
• CPA or CIA designation is preferred for this role.
• Experience in financial services or a regulated industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of bank activities, including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Plan, develop and execute audit fieldwork to meet objectives within budgets.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure policies are followed.
• Gather information via interviews, research and observation to document objective risk assessments.
• Formulate recommendations on control deficiencies and operational improvements.
• Provide follow-up to verify closure of control gaps.
• Prepare or review audit documents, reports and presentations for the Audit Committee and Management.
• Stay current on regulations and industry trends.

Skills

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Primary Purpose of Job

Responsible for the planning, organization and execution of risk-based financial, compliance, and operational audits of bank activities to evaluate internal controls and ensure compliance with bank regulations, corporate policies and procedures. Documents and communicates audit findings and recommendations to Management and the Audit Committee. Provides recommendations on process improvements that promote the Bank's strategic objectives.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Conducts audits of Bank activities, including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Plans, develops and executes audit fieldwork to meet planned objectives within assigned budgets.
• Evaluates the design and tests the effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks and confirm whether existing policies, procedures, and standards are effective and operating as intended.
• Gathers supporting information through interviews with management, research, and observation in order to document an objective assessment of an activity's risks and controls.
• Formulates recommendations regarding control deficiencies and system ineffectiveness, identifying areas for improved control, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
• Provides follow-up support to ascertain whether control gaps have been adequately addressed.
• Prepares or reviews audit documents, work papers, audit reports, memoranda, and presentations, presenting information in a clear, concise and fair manner to the Audit Committee and Management, as deemed applicable.
• Stays current and knowledgeable about emerging issues, regulations, and industry standards and trends.
• Assists with administrative and other project responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Experience Required

Minimum of Three (3) years of:

• Experience performing audit procedures or internal control assessments, including formulation and presentation of audit findings.
• Experience in Public Accounting and/or in process design, evaluation, and improvement preferred.
• Experience in financial services industry and/or a regulated industry preferred.

Required Skills or Training

• Uses independent judgment and excellent analytic skills to recommend solutions to complex project and business problems.
• Able to monitor and interpret information for decision-making and presentations by leveraging authoritative resources such as bank regulatory guidance, professional audit organizations, and leading practices from other financial institutions.
• Able to work independently and on a team while remaining flexible in a demanding work environment to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Professional Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registration Requirements

• Valid US Driver's License and mode of transportation to travel to audit assignments.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor designation or advanced degree is preferred.

EOE, including disability/veterans

At American Savings Bank, we welcome and support all individuals and celebrate the diversity of our team members, customers and community. We are committed to ensuring that our online application process is accessible and provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need assistance searching for a job or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 808-538-2000 and a member of our Recruitment team will follow up with you. Mahalo for your interest in American Savings Bank!