Salary Range: $108,000 - $122,000
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position is responsible for planning and conducting risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan. In addition, this individual will be responsible for managing internal audit personnel and coordinating outsourced engagements. This position functionally reports to the Audit Committee with the CFO responsible for certain administrative oversight.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop the annual risk assessment and audit plan and submit to the Audit Committee for approval.
- Maintain the GRB Internal Audit Department and Audit Committee Charters and ensure the department’s compliance with those Charters.
- Maintain a current understanding of the Bank’s policies, procedures, processes, products, and services.
- Based upon a current understanding of the Bank, determine the appropriate scope of review and establish risk-based audit programs; varying the nature, timing and extent of procedures performed, as appropriate.
- Understand, document, and assess the effectiveness of key business processes and internal controls.
- Determine Bank compliance with policies, procedures, and banking regulations.
- Conduct and supervise audit testing of specified area, document results and report issues to the Audit Committee.
- Conduct and supervise FDICIA testing, document results and report issues.
- Track audit follow-up efforts and prepare reports for the Audit Committee.
- Coordinate and oversee outsourced internal audits.
- Act as the project manager and primarily liaison for Safety and Soundness exams.
- Assist with external financial audits and other regulatory examinations.
- Engage in continuous education and staff development.
- Actively participate in demonstrating the behaviors outlined in the GRB Experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 8 years professional experience (financial institution experience preferred) with a minimum of 5 years internal or external audit experience Or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous management experience strongly preferred.
- CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications strongly desired.
- Extensive experience in evaluation and risk assessment of financial and operational processes and controls.
- Understanding of financial institution compliance, finance, and operational policies, procedures, and programs preferred.
COMPETENCIES:
- Must be capable of working independently with minimal guidance. Required to be proactive and self-motivated.
- Holds self and others accountable for measurable, quality, timely results.
- Is adaptive and receptive to change; removes barriers for staff.
- Builds & maintains effective relationships at all levels both inside and outside of the Bank.
- Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
- Nurtures growth and is committed to ongoing training and development of staff.
- Lives the GRB Experience brand for others to emulate; influences and communicates effectively.
- Demonstrates personal growth and learning.
- Demonstrated PC literacy including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, moving quickly and effectively between competing goals.
- Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion and business-related purpose.
- Exceptional decision-making skills, demonstrating a high level of judgment.
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 use hands or fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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. The work environment is indoor and climate controlled. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Genesee Regional Bank is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.