Internal Bank Auditor

Security National Bank; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and wellness program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Security National Bank in Sioux City, IA is seeking an Internal Bank Auditor to evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across departments.

You will conduct audits, test controls, and develop recommendations to strengthen the control environment, collaborating with the Internal Audit Director and other stakeholders. Prior banking experience is preferred and a strong knowledge of banking regulations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles including credits, debits, and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of bank departments and affiliates to evaluate compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform testing procedures to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, and exceptions that could negatively impact the organization or its customers.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit Director and Officer to determine audit scope and testing methodologies.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of banking laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor adherence to established policies and procedures throughout the organization.
• Research and investigate audit exceptions to determine root causes.
• Communicate with department personnel to gather information and clarify findings.
• Document audit procedures, testing results, and observations.
• Prepare detailed audit reports that clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Partner with departments to strengthen controls and improve operational effectiveness.

Skills

Auditing

Analytical

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Banking systems

Job description

At Security National Bank, we believe something simple but powerful: everything matters, because people matter. Every conversation, every decision, and every relationship is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about building trusted relationships and guiding clients through some of the most important financial decisions of their lives, you’ll find purpose and opportunity here.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY: INTERNAL BANK AUDITOR

The Internal Bank Auditor plays a key role in protecting the organization by evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This position partners with departments across the organization to conduct audits, investigate findings, and provide meaningful recommendations that support a strong control environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Internal Audit & Risk Assessment

• Conduct internal audits of bank departments and affiliates to evaluate compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform testing procedures to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, and exceptions that could negatively impact the organization or its customers.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit Director and Officer to determine audit scope and testing methodologies.

Compliance & Regulatory Review

• Develop and maintain knowledge of banking laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Evaluate departmental processes for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor adherence to established policies and procedures throughout the organization.

Investigation & Reporting

• Research and investigate audit exceptions to determine root causes.
• Communicate with department personnel to gather information and clarify findings.
• Document audit procedures, testing results, and observations.
• Prepare detailed audit reports that clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Build an understanding of the bank's products, services, and operational processes.
• Assist external auditors and regulatory examiners during audits and examinations.
• Partner with departments to strengthen controls and improve operational effectiveness.
• Support a culture of accountability, compliance, and risk awareness across the organization.

Education & Experience

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous banking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including credits, debits, and reconciliation processes.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience reviewing data, identifying trends, and assessing risk.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and multiple computer systems.
• Ability to document findings accurately and thoroughly.

Communication & Organization

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to explain findings and recommendations clearly to various audiences.

HOURS

Regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

BENEFITS

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package to our employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, paid time off, a wellness program, and a 401(k) savings plan at hire for future financial protection.

ABOUT SECURITY NATIONAL BANK

Security National Bank was chartered in 1884 in Sioux City, Iowa; founded on the time-tested principles of integrity, honor, open-mindedness, efficiency, good humor, respect, duty, and human connection. These principles served as guideposts that enabled SNB to withstand the economic panic of the late 1800s, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and the farm crisis — and emerge as the region’s most established and trustworthy locally owned bank. We believe what was worth doing well yesterday is still worth doing well today. People change and banking changes, but our time-tested principles remain. To this day, we believe that doing what’s right is the only way to take care of customers, empower businesses, cultivate growth, inspire our community, and accomplish the remarkable.

Security National Bank is an Equal Opportunity, Aff icient Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

LEARN MORE

https://www.snbonline.com/mattertoday

LOCATION

Sioux City, IA

Main Bank

Experience

Preferred

• 2 year(s): Ability to navigate multiple computer systems and programs with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 2 year(s): Demonstrated knowledge working with debits and credits.
• 2 year(s): Previous banking experience.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Skills

Preferred

• Finance
• Analytical
• Compliance
• Telephone
• Teamwork
• Self-motivated
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Honesty
• Customer Service
• Computer
• Communication
• Banking
• Auditing
• Accuracy

Behaviors

Preferred

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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