Staff Auditor I

Dime Commercial Bank; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dime Commercial Bank, headquartered in Hauppauge, Long Island, seeks a Staff Auditor I to support the annual Internal Audit Plan and SOX testing. You will work with the audit team and business leaders to understand risks, document controls, and propose process improvements.

The role emphasizes planning audits, risk assessments, and delivering clear audit work papers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, or equivalent.
• Self-starter with willingness to learn and teach others.
• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate audit test plans.
• Broad knowledge of banking, accounting, and risks and controls.
• Strong communication with management.
• Detail-oriented with ability to see big picture.
• Multitask and adapt quickly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Team player with responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan work on assigned audits and document key processes and controls.
• Assist in risk assessment and audit program development.
• Prepare concise audit work papers with scope and conclusions.
• Explain audit procedures clearly in work papers.
• Present irregularities with proposed dispositions.
• Document exceptions to policies and internal control weaknesses.
• Assist external auditors during annual review.
• Perform special projects under management direction.
• Evaluate procedures during testing for efficiency or effectiveness.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Broad knowledge of banking, accounting, and risks and controls a plus. This includes prior retail branch banking experience.

Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $50,000 to $55,000 annually. The exact compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, and location.

All applicants must attach a recent resume. This is NOT a remote role.

Dime does not provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship (now or in the future).

Summary

Dime Commercial Bank (Dime) is currently hiring for a Staff Auditor I at its Headquarters in Hauppauge, Long Island. The Staff Auditor I will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of independent and objective assurance over the internal control environment through execution of Dime’s annual Internal Audit Plan as well as the testing of financial reporting controls relative to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The Staff Auditor I will work closely with the internal audit team and business leaders to understand risks, develop control documentation, and recommend process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan work on assigned audits, including the identification and documentation of key business processes and controls.
• Assist in the performance of the risk assessment process and facilitate the development and modification of the audit program.
• Prepare clear and concise audit work papers that summarize scope, methodology and conclusions on the assigned audit segment and provide sufficient evidentiary data to support the work performed.
• Provide clear explanations of audit procedures performed in audit work papers.
• Present any irregularities to the in-charge auditor along with proposed disposition.
• Document exceptions to Bank policies and procedures and internal control weaknesses.
• Assist external auditors with their annual review as directed by department management.
• Perform special projects and assignments under direction of department management.
• Evaluate procedures while performing audit testing to ascertain whether there are any possible recommendations for improved efficiency or effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Self-starter, desire to learn, able to teach others, positive attitude and flexible.
• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate audit test plans within a risk-based audit methodology.
• Broad knowledge of banking, accounting, and risks and controls a plus. This includes prior retail branch banking experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management on all levels.
• Ability to work in a very detailed manner as well as to look broadly across a population and develop connections and themes identifying risks and concerns.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to quickly change direction as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to work in a team environment, which accepts responsibility for team performance and completion of assignments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.