Internal Auditor

BankWest - South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BankWest - South Dakota is seeking an Auditor to perform internal audits of bank activities, branches and departments within time requirements and to assist the Chief Auditor in evaluating the bank's risk management and governance processes.

You will review controls, prepare audit reports, and follow up on findings while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years' related experience are required, with strong confidentiality and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required or applicable experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a related field.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits of bank activities, branches and/or departments within time requirements.
• Review internal controls by preparing/updating flowcharts for assigned areas.
• Determine audit procedures to test financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare internal audit reports detailing risks, scope and conclusions.
• Follow up on unresolved audit findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with departmental counterparts on projects and committees.

Skills

Confidentiality

Work under pressure

Organization & multitask

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Experience/certifications in lieu of degree

Job description

Scope Of Job

Responsible to perform assigned internal audits and all related work for various bank functions or departments. Assist the bank's Chief Auditor in determining whether the bank's network of risk management, control and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate.

Responsible to perform assigned internal audits and all related work for various bank functions or departments. Assist the bank's Chief Auditor in determining whether the bank's network of risk management, control and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate.

Primary Duties

Perform internal audits of various bank activities, branches and/or departments, within time requirements established.

Review internal controls of bank activities, branches and/or departments by preparing, updating and/or revising flowcharts of various bank activities, branches and/or departments assigned for audit.

Based upon the review of internal controls, determine appropriate audit procedures to be established to test for financial accuracy and timeliness of information and compliance with laws, regulations, rules or managerial policies as they relate to the bank activity, branch or department being audited.

Prepare, update and/or revise reports or spreadsheets written with report writing software or spreadsheet software in order to facilitate internal audits of bank activities, branches and/or departments.

Prepare written internal audit reports that identify risk and control concerns; describe the scope, purpose and conclusions relating to the internal audits of bank activities, branches and/or departments that were performed.

Perform follow-up of unresolved internal or external audit findings and recommendations.

Secondary Duties

Work as a team with departmental counterparts on planning and implementing assigned projects and products.

Participate on various committees and project teams as deemed appropriate by management.

Attend, actively participate in organization, job specific training offered, and Quality Service programs.

Adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures of BankWest organization.

Community involvement is strongly encouraged.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Applicable experience and/or related certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience

2 years' experience in related field.

Knowledge And Special Skills

Ability to work dependently and/or independently, under pressure, and meet deadlines as needed to complete job responsibilities.

Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all matters, at all times.

Seeks feedback to continuously improve and develop; demonstrates self-awareness and modifies behavior appropriately.

Professionalism and Due Care: Sound decision making, ability to take feedback, and a professional attitude that puts the best interest of the members first.

Ability to organize and handle multiple responsibilities while delivering quality external and/or internal Customer Service.

Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with external and/or internal customers.

Knowledge or ability to learn regulatory requirements pertinent to performance of specified duties in job description.

Knowledge of banking terminology and procedures.

Ability to skillfully use a variety of application software, learn computer programs, and comprehend the program output.

Adhere to Federal Privacy Standards in addition to following BankWest requirements for electronic communication and Social Engineering standards.