Internal Auditor - Risk, Controls & Analytics

Community Bank, N.A.; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental insurance

401K with generous match

Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Banking discounts

Job summary

Community Bank, N.A. is seeking an Internal Auditor to perform risk-based audits across the organization, ensuring internal controls are effective and compliant with regulations. The role supports advisory projects and external audit coordination while upholding integrity and professional ethics.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of audit experience in financial services, a relevant degree, and strong analytical and communication skills; certification pursuit is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CRCM, or CFIRS preferred, or progress toward certification strongly encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, challenge, and leverage AI-driven environments; strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present observations and recommendations clearly.
• Ability to interpret, analyze and report financial, operational and compliance information.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, internal control concepts and internal audit standards.
• Minimum of two years of audit experience required.
• Experience in financial services including banking, wealth management, employee benefits, or insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based internal audit procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Execute audit test-work and document results in accordance with the department methodology, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Research and develop an understanding of the audit area, including relevant business processes, policies, procedures, systems, laws and regulations; participate in engagement planning.
• Conduct audit testing in an effective and efficient manner, while monitoring progress against budget and communicating variances as appropriate.
• Prepare clear, complete and well-supported workpapers, leveraging tools provided including the audit management system.
• Apply self-review and quality control practices to ensure work is accurate, complete and ready for supervisory review.
• Identify control weaknesses, root causes and opportunities for improvement, and assist in developing practical recommendations.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with audit clients through professional, timely and direct communication.
• Communicate questions, concerns and emerging issues to the auditor in-charge and audit management in a timely manner.
• Support the use of data analytics, automated testing techniques and other technology-enabled audit tools.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI enabled processes.
• Provide assistance to external auditors.
• Support advisory engagements, special projects, strategic initiatives.
• Develop in-charge capabilities and team coordination skills through progressively complex assignments, as applicable.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to pertinent policies, procedures, and internal controls, and meet all training requirements in a timely manner.

Skills

AI-driven environments

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

CIA / CPA / CRCM / CFIRS preferred

Job description

Community Bank, N.A. is seeking an Internal Auditor to perform risk-based audits across the organization, ensuring internal controls are effective and compliant with regulations. The role supports advisory projects and external audit coordination while upholding integrity and professional ethics.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of audit experience in financial services, a relevant degree, and strong analytical and communication skills; certification pursuit is encouraged.