2024-05-23
Central Bank & Trust Co.
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States
Central Bank & Trust Co.Staff Auditor (exempt), Auditing
Location: Lexington, KY, US
Salaried Full-Time
Requisition ID: 2958
25 days ago
JOB SUMMARY:
Audits various departments and functions of Central Bancshares, Central Bank & Trust Co. and/or its subsidiaries (entity) to ensure established procedures and sound practices are being followed, to verify the existence and safekeeping of entity and customer assets, and to verify the accuracy of the entity’s records.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related business field
* Two years of bank experience; or one year of experience as an independent auditor of bank financial statements, a bank internal auditor or a bank examiner
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong skills in research and analysis, problem solving, organization and time management
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Commitment to customer service
* Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet manner
* Proficient in MS Word and Excel and internet use
* Hold a valid driver’s license and able to travel to banking centers
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs assigned audits according to the work program by evaluating internal controls within departments or functions using established sampling guidance; identifies internal control weaknesses and noncompliance with company policies and procedures and/or regulatory requirements.
2. Ensures that work performed and reviewed is adequately documented with work papers and written audit programs.
3. Prepares detailed reports of audit findings, presenting any issues, internal control deficiencies and recommendations for review by the Auditing Manager prior to submission to management and/or the Audit and Examining Committee.
4. Schedules, plans, and performs periodic audits of retail banking centers, including teller, sales platform and storage box operations. Serves as editor of the Banking Center Self-
Audit Guide; ensures that the Guide is accurate. Reviews the quarterly self-audits performed by the banking centers to identify any issues or concerns that should be reviewed further.
5. Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness of audit programs, recommending changes and improvements as appropriate.
6. Monitors management’s corrective actions to ensure that deficiencies discovered in the audit process are resolved; reviews the adequacy and appropriateness of the responses and performs follow up with management as necessary.
7. Serves as an information resource to company personnel regarding policies and procedures and accounting, auditing and internal control matters.
8. Keeps informed of changes and developments in the banking industry and bank auditing, accounting and auditing standards, and current banking laws, regulations and compliance issues through self-study, continuing professional education and personal contact with peers, regulators and independent auditors and accountants.
9. Assists with other audits and reviews as assigned by Auditing Management to ensure completion of audit schedule in a timely manner.
10. Assists independent auditors, accountants and regulatory examiners in the performance of their work through direct assistance and in gathering records and information.
11. Complies with the mandatory guidance expressed in The IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework, including but not limited to the Code of Ethics and the International Standards, and the continuing professional education requirements expressed in the Internal Audit Department’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
12. Performs various administrative duties, such as maintaining adequate supplies.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
PI241181968
