**Summary** **:** Executing of operational, compliance, financial, and other audits and special projects. Participating in audit planning and risk rating processes, preparing all audit work paper sections, discuss audit findings with the business units, and prepare draft audit reports. Establishing a rapport with management and staff of business units and building relationships with various corporate departments throughout the enterprise is a critical function for this role. **Principal Accountabilities** **:** Within the general guidelines provided by the Director of Internal Audit and/or Internal Audit Manager: + Conduct assigned audit engagements successfully from planning to reporting and wrap-up. + Perform examination of organizational key functions to ensure that internal controls and safeguards are adequate, effective, and efficient. + Perform independent evaluations of ongoing projects. + Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives. + Perform and document tests in accordance with department procedure and professional standards, and communicate results to the Director, Internal Audit Manager, Internal Audit, and business units. + Verify compliance with policies set forth by management and/or the board of directors. + Evaluate compliance with applicable banking regulations which include but not limited to: BSA, GLBA, TILA, RESPA, ECOA, HMDA, CRA, FCRA, Reg CC, Reg D, Reg E, etc. + Plan, perform, and report on the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improve Act (FDICIA). + Prepare reports for presentation to management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors based upon findings discovered during internal audits. + Assist Internal Audit on the design and execution of continuous audit methodology, and reporting of results. + Support the department by developing strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk, while keeping audit management informed of the status of audits in progress, communicating obstacles or significant audit findings as they arise. + Recommend financial and operational improvement suggestions for the Bank. + Constructively work with business operations to identify areas for improvement, while collectively agreeing on appropriate corrective actions, facilitating remediation efforts, and monitoring progress to ensure that business units and corporate departments are timely in addressing control weaknesses and process inefficiencies. + Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationship with bank staff and management. + Provide assistance to external auditors and examiners. + Supervise and provide assistance to other Internal Audit staff. + Provide training to new associates when necessary. + Provide assistance with branch audits, special projects and assignments as needed. + Ensure work premises constitutes a safe work environment that promotes positive bank image, including regular inspection for and remediation of any hazardous conditions; regular maintenance and cleaning of premises; adherence to all posting requirements in jurisdiction, including human resources and compliance postings; and provision of comfortable and appropriate space for associates to conduct banking business. + Understands, embodies, communicates, and instills corporate initiatives and vision, including the six Pillars of Success. + Maintains client information in complete confidence. + Completes other specified duties as assigned. + Regular attendance required, working at the assigned worksite, or assigned remote location during regular business hours and/or assigned hours. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Communications, or and IT related field. + Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Auditing (internal or external), internal control consulting, or risk management. + Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts and the Institute of Internal Auditor’s IPPF. + Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations. + Unquestionable ethics and integrity, objectivity, and a high tolerance for stress under adversarial conditions. + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to meet work deadlines and work with all members in the Internal Audit Department and organization. + Strong ability to analyze a complex set of data and be able to extract information critical to quantifying the potential threat of exposure to the organization. + Ability to travel up to 15% of the time both locally by vehicle and out of the area by air as needed required. If transporting oneself for travel, a valid driver’s license is required. + Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills. + Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and ACL. Ability to learn new applications/software. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Advanced degree in a related field. + Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other certification specific to Internal Audit. + More than five years of public accounting experience, specializing in financial institutions, and/or bank internal audit experience, or combination thereof. **Physical Requirements:** The work environment is typical of a standard office or retail banking setting. The position involves frequent, sustained periods of sitting but also frequent, sustained periods of standing. The position will involve moving about the workspace to reach entrances/exits, restrooms, conference rooms, or other areas within the work environment. Position requires the ability to transport oneself from one local work site to another local work site via automobile or public transportation on a regular basis. Exposure to the elements is possible while outdoors. Reaching may be required involving the ability to move arms in any direction. Office equipment, such as a computer and telephone, will be used requiring the ability to manipulate a keyboard, mouse, and/or keypad. The ability to decipher a computer screen or written documents is necessary. The ability to express or exchange ideas; impart information to clients, coworkers, or the public; or to convey detailed or important instructions; is required. The ability to receive and understand detailed information shared through oral or written communication is required. Position requires occasional lifting and/or the exerting of up to 50 pounds of force when traveling. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please e-mail humanresources@dfckc.com.