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First Mutual Holding Co Senior Internal Auditor in Westlake, Ohio
Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Internal Auditor Senior is responsible for evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of internal controls, as well as overall conformance with corporate and regulatory policies and procedures by performing independent financial, operational, MIS, and regulatory audits. In addition, the Internal Audit Senior is responsible for reviewing workpapers / draft reports. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: Performs and lead audits by following or designing specific audit procedures, gathering and analyzing related evidential data, forming an objective opinion and offers recommendations; prepares formal written reports regarding the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with prescribed policies and procedures and regulatory rules. Provides assistance with external, year-end audit and periodic regulatory examinations, as well as periodic special projects and presentations to management by preparing various work papers, gathering and analyzing data, and composing and/or editing memos and reports. Performs and leads the risk assessments for the department and helps managers understand the risk assessments in their departments; suggests ways to mitigate risk. Stays current with changes in regulations, new audit techniques, and changes in related promulgations by reading publications, and attending seminars and training sessions. Supervise Internal Auditors and/or Internal Auditor Intern on specific audit procedures. Other duties as required. Necessary competencies: Adaptability Communication skills Customer service Interpersonal skills Job knowledge Judgment Leadership Planning and organization Staff development Technical Expertise Experience in Audit required and preferably in financial services or banking. Experience in banking laws, regulations, and guidelines is preferred. Experience in mortgage lending is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Encompass, Cleartouch, OnBase, various government and investor software/web portals is preferred. Education and Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required: Master's degree is preferred. Certification: None. Years of experience: 3 to 7 years is required. Years of experience supervising: 1 to 2 years preferred. Physical Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, walk, stand, sit, bend, reach with hands and arms, climb, push/pull, use hands, and see, hear and speak. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This position is performed in an office setting, five days a week with typical work hours being 8.30a through 5.15p. First Mutual Holding Co. and First Federal Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. First Federal Lakewood participates in E-Verify and supports your right to work.
