Internal Bank Auditor-NY

Internal Auditor
Our client is seeking an experienced bank auditor to join our Internal Audit Team.

Responsibilities:
• Audit experience (5+ years) in the following areas:
o Financial audits – financial reporting (internal and external), fixed assets, Interest Rate Risk, Liquidity, cash management, investments
o Operational audits – Check 21, remote deposit capture, reconciliations, Human Resources, Facilities Management
o Compliance audits – BSA, AML, CIP, CRA, consumer compliance
o IT audits – Security, BCP, Vendor Management, e-Banking, General Controls, SAS 70s
o Lending audits – Commercial, Consumer, ALLL, credit review
o Trust audits – Estates, Trusts, EBTs, Account administration, asset holdings, Regulation R
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Evaluate policies and procedures
• Performing audits
• Preparing workpapers and audit reports
• Performing exception tracking and follow-up
• Performing testwork and reviewing Sarbanes-Oxley assessments
• Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency
• Interface with external auditors and regulatory agencies
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of audit experience in the financial services industry, preferably a bank
• Experience in public accounting a plus
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements
• Strong skills in time management, problem solving, oral and written communication
• Strong analytical skills in regard to assessing the impact of internal control weaknesses
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented; well-organized
• Proven ability to multi-task and to change priorities
• Works well individually and in teams, shares information and supports colleagues
• Must have own transportation and be willing to travel extensively throughout Long Island and New York City

Note: Commercial bank audit experience is a must – either prior experience working in a bank as an internal auditor or working for an accounting firm as an external auditor – doing finance / operations departments audits (not branch).

The position is based in Garden City, Long Island but most time is spent in Glen Head. Our auditors’ travel radius extends from Manhattan to Port Jefferson.