Internal Auditor-Onsite

Red River Bank; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River Bank is seeking an Internal Auditor in Louisiana to perform and assist in a wide range of compliance and operational audits. The role aims to ensure adequate internal controls across banking functions and adherence to board policies and regulatory guidelines.

The incumbent will participate in audit planning, data testing, and reporting, with opportunities to impact corrective actions and process improvements while complying with Bank Secrecy Act and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university.
• Five+ years related experience and/or training in public accounting, banking and/or auditing.
• SOX knowledge a plus.
• Public accounting experience and/or banking/auditing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interviews personnel responsible for specific processes under review.
• Researches projects; formulates audit plans, test procedures, and supporting schedules.
• Compiles, analyzes, and tests data for audits, special projects, or consulting projects.
• Prepares required documents/work papers to support results and recommendations.
• Assists in developing recommendations for corrective action/improvement.
• Assists Chief Audit Executive in the development of the annual Bank audit plan.
• Complies with all applicable banking regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act. Follows Red River Bank policies and procedures. Attends or completes all required training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years related experience

SOX knowledge

Public accounting experience

Banking/auditing experience

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs and/or assists in conducting a wide variety of compliance, operational policy and/or regulatory audits and consulting projects. Seeks to obtain reasonable assurance that the Bank's functional processes have adequate internal controls. Furthermore seeks to determine that various Banking functions are following prescribed Board approved policies and regulatory guidelines.

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Department: Audit Department

Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs and/or assists in conducting a wide variety of compliance, operational policy and/or regulatory audits and consulting projects. Seeks to obtain reasonable assurance that the Bank's functional processes have adequate internal controls. Furthermore seeks to determine that various Banking functions are following prescribed Board approved policies and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interviews personnel responsible for specific processes under review.
• Researches projects; formulates audit plans, test procedures, and supporting schedules.
• Compiles, analyzes, and tests data for audits, special projects, or consulting projects.
• Prepares required documents/work papers to support results and recommendations.
• Assists in developing recommendations for corrective action/improvement.
• Assists Chief Audit Executive in the development of the annual Bank audit plan.
• Complies with all applicable banking regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act. Follows Red River Bank policies and procedures. Attends or completes all required training.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Self-Starter, motivated, and organized. Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with all co-workers at all levels within the Bank.
• Capable of managing many projects simultaneously.
• Analytical skills a must.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information.

Education And/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university; five + years related experience and/or training; in public accounting , banking and/or auditing. Public company experience a plus. SOX knowledge a plus.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in use of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional certification in one of the following or working toward: CPA, CIA, CBA, CFSA.

Other Qualifications

Willing to travel on occasion or as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.