IT Internal Auditor

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

Job summary

American Savings Bank seeks an IT Audit professional to plan, execute, and report on assessments of internal controls and risk management, with emphasis on IT and information security. You will document findings, present recommendations, and drive corrective actions with management.

The role requires collaboration with management and teams to improve processes, stay abreast of regulatory guidance, and support strategic objectives within a dynamic financial services environment in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems, or Computer Science, etc.
• Uses independent judgment and analytic skills to recommend solutions to complex problems.
• Able to monitor and interpret information for decision-making using regulatory guidance and best practices.
• Work independently and on a team in a demanding environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT audits, including planning, executing, and reporting within budgets.
• Evaluate design and tests of internal controls to mitigate risks for bank technology activities.
• Document and present audit findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Provide follow-up to ensure identified gaps are addressed.
• Stay current on regulatory issues and industry standards.

Skills

Independent judgment

Analytic skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Regulatory guidance

Audit presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Economics/ Business/ Information Systems/ Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Primary Purpose of Job

Responsible for the planning, organization and execution of assessments of internal control and risk management activities, with an emphasis on risks related to Information Technology and Information Security. Documents and communicates audit findings and recommendations and obtains management corrective actions. Provides recommendations on process improvements that promote the Bank's strategic objectives.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Conducts IT audits of Bank activities, including planning, executing, 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 confirms whether existing policies, procedures, and standards are effective and operating as intended for Bank technology activities, including technology in support of regulatory compliance and finance.
  • Gathers supporting information through interviews with management, research, and observation in order to document an objective assessment of an activity's risks and controls.
  • Prepares audit documents, work papers, audit reports, memoranda, and presentations. Presents information in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner to management, as deemed applicable.
  • 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.
• 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 the following:

• 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

• 4-year college degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems, or Computer Science, etc.
• 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.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA, CISSP 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.

Mahalo for your interest in American Savings Bank!