Internal Audit Supervisor

Prepares a formal internal audit risk assessment, subject to approval from the department head, of the various operational functions and/or processes, and makes recommendations to the department head regarding areas to audit, scheduling, and the bank’s auditing priorities; assists in the development of the Internal Audit Department’s goals and operations plans.

Reviews and/or prepares audit programs based on identified areas of potential exposure to risk, evaluation of internal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance with policies, procedures, laws, regulations and security, subject to final approval by the department head; monitors effectiveness of audit coverage, verifying effectiveness of audit programs, and making or recommending changes to audit program when necessary.

Reviews and prepares written reports of audit findings, including Audit Committee reports, for submission to all levels of management; presents senior management and Audit Committee reports to the department head for review prior to submission; evaluates audit responses received from management for adequacy, effectiveness, and timeliness and oversees the follow up process; at the direction of the department head, presents audit results verbally to senior management and participates in Audit Committee and Trust Audit Committee meetings.

Evaluates new operations procedures to determine whether adequate controls and audit requirements are incorporated; recommends changes when required; keeps informed about the banking industry standards and regulatory examining agencies’ requirements.

At the direction of the department head, serves as the secondary liaison with the Audit Committee and senior management as well as the independent auditors, outsourced audit resources, and regulatory examiners.

Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations.

Ensures that reviews are completed in compliance with the Corporate Audit Department and Institute of Internal Auditor standards.

• Audit experience in public accounting or internal audit
• Professional audit certifications preferred (CPA or CIA)
• 5 + years of audit experience in public accounting or internal audit
• BS Degree
• Demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (auditing, operational, accounting, regulatory, compliance, etc.)
• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills
• Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations including new industry regulations; where there may not always be a readily apparent solution
• Must be able to view controls issues and concerns from the perspective of the Audit Committee and Senior Management
• Must be capable of presenting results to senior management