Senior Internal Auditor I

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and conducting independent internal audits across the bank's operational, financial, and IT functions by evaluating processes and controls to identify any deficiencies or non-compliance with established policies, procedures, applicable regulatory guidance, or industry best practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Responsible for executing operational, financial, and IT internal audits by examining journals, records, files, procedures, performances, and controls while maintaining detailed workpapers that clearly and concisely document errors, and/or deficiencies. This duty is performed 65% of the time.
2. Assists the Managing Director of Internal Audit and the Internal Audit Manager with development of risks assessments as well as assisting with special assignments and report preparation. This duty is performed 15% of the time.
3. Responsible for preparing internal audit reports, outlining the scope of the internal audit findings, and making recommendations for corrective actions while complying with internal audit and regulatory standards. This duty is performed about 10% of the time
4. Responsible for assisting the Managing Director of Internal Audit and Internal Audit Manager with development of departmental policies and procedures including SOX documentation. This duty is performed 5% of the time.
5. Responsible for effectively communicating and following up on internal audit, or examination findings to departmental and/or senior management. This duty is performed 5% of the time.
6. Maintains regular and reliable attendance, punctuality and personal appearance. Reads, writes, and communicates in a clear and efficient manner via various types of correspondence, such as, in person, phone, email, letters, etc. Adheres to all company policies and procedures, as well as all applicable banking rules, regulations, and laws (including BSA/AML).
7. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED
• Relevant work experience equal to at least 3-5+ years in accounting, internal audit, or risk management with a focus on banking.
• A college degree in Finance, Accounting, or Risk management is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required as duties may require visiting bank locations.
• Regular use of desktop/laptop computer, basic operating systems, and specialized software systems.
• Basic experience with alphanumeric data entry, PowerPoint, strong skills in Excel, and Word Processing.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Semi-repetitive and low physical activities.
• Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.
• Frequently required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

At Great Southern Bank, we are willing to accommodate for those with reasonable requests. If you need assistance at any point during the application process (completing applications, interview prep, etc...), please contact Human Resources at 417-895-4509.