Primary Purpose:
Responsible for assisting the Internal Audit Manager and Chief Audit Executive in planning and conducting operational, compliance, and financial audits to determine the adequacy of the financial institution’s systems of internal control and the degree of compliance with controls, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Responsible for making recommendations for improved controls, operating procedures, accounting records, and systems designs.
The good-faith compensation range for this role is expected to be $82,000-$117,500, based on the role, market, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design, supervise and/or perform audits; evaluate systems of internal controls and operational and administrative functions; test for compliance with institutional policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, contractual requirements, and GAAP.
- Supervise Internal Auditors and lead day-to-day activities required to complete assigned internal audits and proactively address challenges of assigned staff related to audit activity and skills.
- Assist Internal Audit Managers in coordinating activities related to audits including discussions with management, preparation of reports, and review of management responses.
- Handle audits or projects of higher complexity.
- Performs Quality Control Reviews of Audit Workpapers for assigned internal audits to ensure compliance with Audit Department Procedures and Internal Audit Standards.
- Performs independent Quality Assurance Reviews of audits according to Audit Department procedures as requested by Chief Audit Executive.
- Assist Internal Audit Managers in training and mentoring Internal Auditors.
- May assist with preparation for Audit Committee meetings, regulatory examinations and outsourced internal audits.
- May participate in special reviews or projects.
- Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the Internal Audit Department’s mission, objectives and goals.
- Maintains training to ensure audit skills, business acumen, and interpersonal skills remain relevant and to meet Continuing Professional Education requirements for any certifications held.
- Adheres to applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations including those related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Skills & Competencies:
- Four or more years of internal auditing and/or public accounting experience
- A college degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Should exhibit initiative, dependability, ability to supervise a team, and a demonstrated desire to stay aware of and follow bank policies and procedures
- Must possess qualities of integrity, discretion and strong work ethics
- Ability to interact with all levels of employees, directors, and external stakeholders with courtesy, poise, self-confidence and professionalism in manner, speech, appearance while performing duties and maintain relationships
- Ability to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines
- Good analytical, time management, project management, research skills
- Ability to produce accurate work, to evaluate the materiality and significance of deviations from established policies, procedures, and regulations and to make recommendations for corrective actions
Desired Skills & Competencies:
- Professional certification – Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor
- Knowledge of audit software
- Works well individually and in team environment
- CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) Certification
- CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) Certification
Physical Requirements:
- Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word via email and verbally.
- Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, use your arms and legs, and sit most of the time.
- Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and preparing documentation.
- Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.
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Skills Required
- Four or more years of internal auditing and/or public accounting experience
- College degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Ability to supervise a team and lead day-to-day audit activities
- Initiative, dependability, integrity, discretion, and strong work ethics
- Ability to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines
- Ability to interact professionally with employees, directors, and external stakeholders
- Analytical, time management, project management, and research skills
- Ability to produce accurate work, evaluate materiality, and recommend corrective actions
- Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, or CIA
- Knowledge of audit software
- CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CRCM certification
- Works well individually and in a team environment
TowneBank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TowneBank and has not been reviewed or approved by TowneBank.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, all federal bank holidays, and an extra birthday day off are highlighted, with paid parental leave also offered. Time off can be used for vacation, illness, caregiving, bereavement, and birth/adoption for both full- and part-time staff.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness initiatives include on-site screenings, fitness-club reimbursement, virtual fitness and mindfulness classes, and various employee discounts. An Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources support everyday wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer contributions through Principal and retirement planning tools are provided. A standard match with full vesting over five years is noted.
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What We Do
Founded in 1999, TowneBank is a company built on relationships, offering a full range of banking and other financial services, with a mission of serving others and enriching lives. Dedicated to a culture of caring, Towne values all employees and members by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences. Today, the bank operates over 40 banking offices throughout Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, as well as Northeastern and Central North Carolina – serving as a local leader in promoting the social, cultural, and economic growth in each community. Towne offers a competitive array of business and personal banking solutions, delivered with only the highest ethical standards. Experienced local bankers providing a higher level of expertise and personal attention with local decision-making are key to the TowneBank strategy. Towne has grown its capabilities beyond banking to provide expertise through its controlled divisions and subsidiaries that include Towne Investment Group, Towne Wealth Management, Towne Insurance Agency, Towne Benefits, TowneBank Mortgage, TowneBank Commercial Mortgage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty, Towne 1031 Exchange, LLC, and Towne Vacations. NOTICE TO CONSUMERS REGARDING MARYLAND LENDER LICENSEES: TowneBank is licensed to engage in business as a Maryland Mortgage Lender and assigned a unique NMLS identifier number: 512138. The NMLS Consumer Access Website is linked here: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Interested in joining the Towne Family? Available positions are listed at www.townebank.com/careers. TowneBank and its affiliate companies support a diverse workforce and are Equal Opportunity Employers who do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), genetics, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.







