What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Sovereign Bank?
Come join our growing team at the largest Tribally owned Bank in the Nation! We offer a great team to work with, PTO, paid holidays and amazing benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401k matching and much more! This is an on-site position.
Summary of position: Key job functions: (Includes current duties, primary objectives, and responsibilities which are critical to the successful performance of the position.)
The Internal Auditor will have absolute independence and demonstrate objectivity in fulfilling audit responsibilities and reporting requirements and will report to and be responsible only to the Board of Directors or a committee appointed by the Board.
Key job functions: (Includes current duties, primary objectives, and responsibilities which are critical to the successful performance of the position)
- Assure that each area, department, officer, and employee of the bank is subject to the same degree of review
- Coordinate and communicate with the external auditors and bank examiners as appropriate
- Serve in a staff relationship without authority to supervise or direct activities of staff members being audited
- Respect the confidentiality of information accessed while performing audits
- Will not engage in any activity that would create a conflict of interest with the bank
- Never be placed in a position of access to cash or securities except in the presence of the proper custodian
- On an annual basis, prepare for the Audit Committee's approval, an Audit Program, and Time Budget that covers all significant audit activities
- Present audit reports, findings and replies to the Audit Committee
- Will provide evidential material to support conclusions and opinions
- Ensure the minimum scope of each audit will comply with industry and regulatory standards
- Prepare and maintain detailed audit procedures necessary to implement the Audit Program
- Prepare and maintain adequate workpapers for each audit
- Prepare a written report at the completion of each audit stating the scope and results of the audit
- Answer inquiries of bank staff members as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational and computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- 5-10 years internal auditing experience preferred
Physical Demands: These physical demands are generally representative of the position.
- Hearing, speech, close vision
- Sitting, including computer use
- Driving with own transportation to other branches for meetings/workshops
- On occasions, may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Job responsibilities may include standing, walking, lifting, kneeling, and crouching
Sovereign Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer