Job Description

At Liberty, we strive to maximize our impact and exceed goals by investing in our teammates to deepen our relationships in the workplace and communities we serve. We take pride in promoting a socially responsible and sustainable future through initiatives and investment.

OF THE JOB:

The Staff Auditor will have a general understanding of the financial, regulatory, and operational aspects of a community bank. The incumbent is expected to consistently exhibit the bank’s core values which include having a passion for customer service; building collaborative relationships with trust and integrity; treating everyone with dignity and respect; and taking pride in your work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Assistant General Auditor, the Staff Auditor is responsible for the timely execution of assigned audit objectives using the Liberty Bank Internal Audit (LBIA) methodology to assess internal controls. The Staff Auditor will demonstrate an understanding of internal auditing standards, knowledge of business processes, and risk assessment practices. The Staff Auditor will have the following primary responsibilities:
• Understand and apply internal audit principles and standards, and complete assignments under Senior Auditor or Assistant General Auditor’s supervision.
• Maintain effective communication with managers and supervisors to facilitate completion of audits and ensure implementation of proposed recommendations.
• Assist in executing the Audit Plan, as directed by LBIA management, by executing audit assignments and special projects in conformance with IIA Standards while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Perform or assist with planning and execution of individual audits across lines of business or functions. Ensure accurate and complete testing of key controls are performed in compliance with established LBIA protocols and Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) standards.
• Prepare process flows/narratives of major processes within the areas being audited to ensure proper identification of risks, assessment of key controls, and the development of appropriate testing strategies.
• Conduct interviews, reviews documentation and recordkeeping, and follows audit trails to identify irregularities in controls and procedures.
• Execute audit testing accurately, completely and in a timely manner, document workpapers in accordance with LBIA methodology.
• Determine the overall impact of any identified control weakness and process inefficiencies, and communicate findings and related recommendations to the auditor in-charge and in interim status meetings.
• Contribute to development of individual findings and reports for General Auditor outlining recommended corrective actions.
• Clarify audit findings and explain subsequent audit recommendations to management. Maintain effective communications with managers and supervisors to facilitate completion of audits and to ensure implementation of proposed recommendations through validation of corrective action.
• Keep LBIA Management abreast of information about and activities in other areas of the Bank based upon Audit assignments.
• Responsible for personal development through enhancement of business knowledge and professional skills, and active participation in the performance management process.
• Develop expertise as a back-up support for the department’s Operations Team, such as generating reports from audit software and creating reporting packages for various stakeholders.
• Contribute to enhancing relationships between internal audit and business line management.
• Develop effective leadership and teamwork skills.
• Keep abreast of changes in Bank policy and procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Identify, apply and share knowledge and best practices across audits.
• Participate in special projects, and performs other duties as needed.
• Adhere to applicable federal and state regulations and Bank policies and procedures, including OFAC, BSA, PATRIOT Act, Privacy, and consumer protection regulations pertaining to incumbent’s business line.
• Complete required training (on-line and in-person) by set due dates.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The Staff Auditor will have a sense of urgency for achieving results and the ability to start and finish assigned work with appropriate supervision. The successful candidate will be strong and confident, weighing options and consequences carefully, with the ability to suggest a plan of action early, anticipate and adapt to change or obstacle, and bring an energetic eagerness to learn. Effective time management and being a self-starter is essential to success in this role. The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge and skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or relevant area of study.
• Experience in the financial industry, internal or external auditing, banking preferred.
• Strong oral & written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.). Knowledge of AutoAudit and ACL is a plus.
• Knowledge of risk-based auditing principles and processes in support of accounting, financial, operational, and compliance risk.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills, and a high level of organization and enthusiasm with the proven ability to work well under pressure on multiple tasks, manage priorities, workload, and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to work toward professional designation (i.e. CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).
• Existing knowledge of or have the adequate foundation to learn and comprehend internal controls (Sarbanes Oxley – SOX and FDICIA), business processes, banking regulations, IIA Standards, and US GAAP.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• General Office Equipment
• Keyboard Dexterity
• Prolonged Sitting

COMPLIANCE
Acts affirmatively in all activities under his/her control in conformance with the Bank’s Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Fair Lending Programs to achieve the Bank’s goals and objectives. The bank shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, and continue.

Liberty Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is the policy of Liberty Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.