Internal Auditor

Summary: The Internal Auditor assists the Department Head in conducting the internal audit function of the Bank. Under the direction of the Audit
Committee, the Internal Auditor establishes a risk-based audit plan and schedule, executes the plan, and reports the results to the Board while coordinating
audit related issues with management. The Internal Auditor may manage assistant auditors, directing and reviewing their work for adherence to professional standards and Bank policy. Job Location:  Idaho Falls, ID

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Establish the audit objectives and complete the annual risk assessment and audit planning activities for all areas and functions of the Bank, under the direction of the Audit Committee.
• Execute the audit plan to evaluate the existence and effectiveness of internal controls, adherence to company policies, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Document work in accordance with professional internal audit standards.
• Report findings of internal audits and coordinate appropriate responses with management to ensure compliance with Bank policies and established procedures.
• Stay current with banking regulations, guidelines, professional internal audit standards and best practices.
• Assist management in updating existing policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and review work performed by external audit/advisory firms.
• Assist external auditors and examiners in conducting their audits.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Technical Skills –Demonstrates critical thinking, research, problem solving and organizational skills; Exercises professional skepticism and independent judgement; Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Technological Competency ­– Adapts to changing technologies; learns systems and programs used by the bank; conducts basic to moderately complex data analysis using established software tools.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; welcomes constructive feedback.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferably with emphasis in accounting; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.