Internal Controls Specialist

SUMMARY   

Assists in the administration of activities related to IT internal/external Audits, and compliance related to Cybersecurity Program, SOX, COSO, Regulatory and Bank Policy and Procedures and reporting. Assists the internal control analyst.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with and stays abreast of all policies and procedures, federal and state laws applicable to the job such as: IT General Controls, SOX, COSO, GLBA, FFIEC, Cyber Security Program, Incident Response Program, etc.
• Assists in administrating the compliance of IT Internal Controls in accordance to Bank, audit firms and regulatory agency requirements.
• Assists in coordinating IT efforts to deploy Security Awareness on Cybersecurity Tips or Helpdesk Tips, etc.
• Update and communicates changes related to IT policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• May make recommendations to mitigate risk by implementing preventative actions, policies, procedures, documentation, or capitalizing upon other opportunities where IT can improve upon its operations and internal control.
• Identifies and detects potential cyber-risk/cyber-fraud and recommends control procedures to prevent and deter fraud and risk exposure.
• Assist in ensuring high risk areas and functions of IT are indented for proper management oversight and considered by Chief Audit for IT Audit Schedules.
• Maintains an ongoing professional desire in seeking ways to improve the Bank’s internal audit practice, including audit program approaches, cost efficiencies, and team building.
• Assists in coordinating audits with Chief Auditor, internal/external audit firms or regulatory examiners.
• Maintains accurate and current audit and internal control procedures, reporting and related documentation.
• Provide, present and promote “The Citizens Experience” to all external and internal customers. 
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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

An Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year 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 governmental 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.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and interpret and draw bar graphs.

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.

COMPUTER SKILLS                                            

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Analytical System/Application Dashboards, etc. 

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 and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

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 moderate.