Job Description

Job Location Bank First Eighth Street - Manitowoc, WI 54220

The Internal Auditor executes a risk-based internal audit plan following accepted professional auditing standards. The Bank currently maintains a co-sourced relationship with an outside consulting firm. The Internal Auditor will work in conjunction with the AVP - Internal Audit. The Internal Auditor provides an independent and objective opinion by measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of and adherence to financial, accounting, and operational policies, procedures, and regulations. Internal audits are performed across various areas of the Company, including but not limited to deposits, loans, finance and accounting, and treasury management. The Internal Audit position will report to the VP – Enterprise Risk Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform internal audit engagements in conjunction with the AVP - Internal Audit, including planning, fieldwork, remediation testing, and ensuring the timely completion of all work
• Conduct various additional audits as required
• Assist the VP – Enterprise Risk Management and AVP - Internal Audit in preparing various audit report packages
• Input of audit reports, including observations, recommendations, and management responses, into audit remediation software
• Analyze and categorize internal and other audit findings metrics for analysis and reporting to the Audit Committee
• Obtain and analyze department information and data to support defined internal audit procedures
• Assist in formulating recommendations for improvement and communicate results to management
• Act as a liaison between Bank staff and outsourced audit and consulting firms for various outsourced audits and reviews
• Assist the AVP - Internal Audit and VP – Enterprise Risk Management with planning and facilitation of the Internal Audit Risk Assessment

COMPETENCIES

• Honesty, Integrity and Ethics: honesty and integrity is the ability to act in a fair and just manner, free from deception; ethics is the ability to be guided by the company’s accepted principles of moral conduct.

• Accountability: the extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.
• Adaptability: the extent to which an individual can fit into a changing working environment.
• Decision Making: the ability to select an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
• Interpersonal / Customer Oriented: the ability to develop and maintain relationships with others. The desire to serve both external and internal clients by focusing effort on meeting the client’s needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.
• Relationship Building: the ability to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with customers, shareholders, and co-workers.
• Oral Communication: to be able to communicate with clarity to clearly understand others' messages and intent, and to receive and process feedback.
• Written Communication: the ability to write concise, clear letters, reports, articles, or e-mails, including proofreading and editing.
• Detail Oriented: the ability of the individual to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Consulting: the ability to give expert advice and be a knowledgeable resource. The ability to work collaboratively to develop possible solutions, as well as analyze information and to solve problems.
• Results-oriented: the ability to drive behaviors to emphasize achievement. The ability to be self-directed towards accomplishments, be action-oriented, enjoy challenges, and pursue opportunities.
• Innovative: to go beyond the conventional, a willingness to try different solutions, and to encourage new ideas.
  
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SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of internal audit experience
• CIA or CPA designation preferred
• Knowledge or ability to quickly learn applicable banking, finance, or accounting regulatory policies and procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Superior analytical skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Professional skepticism
• Ability to handle oneself in a professional manner
• Objectivity
• Attention to detail
• Strong ethical focus

This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities, competencies, and skills. Management may revise this job description at any time.
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