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Senior Internal Auditor
First Merchants Corporation
Daleville, IN, United States
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Description
Position Goals:
Perform financial, operational and compliance audits and assist with special projects.
Direct Management Received:
Under the general guidance of the Chief Audit Executive.
Direct Management Exercised:
None
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prepare work papers reflecting the results of audit assignments. Complete planned audits and special assignments in a high quality fashion and ensure the deviations from Corporate policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, other control weaknesses, and opportunities to enhance operational efficiency are communicate to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
2. Prepare regular reports for management identifying deficiencies noted, recommended correction action and status of corrective steps being taken.
3. Develop and maintain audit programs for each area of the Corporation to ensure effective audit coverage of all organizational activities.
4. Review work of subordinates for accuracy and completeness. Provide training to new and existing employees to enhance audit quality and effectiveness.
5. Recommend effective control procedures to promote accurate processing of transactions, safeguarding and protection of Corporate assets, prevent embezzlements, ensure regulatory compliance as well as fairness of financial information.
6. Monitor accounting standards and regulatory changes and perform appropriate tests to determine if operating procedures and controls are in place to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
7. Coordinate internal audit work with the Corporation’s public accounting firm to ensure that effective audit services are provided to the Corporation and audit costs are minimized.
8. Manage internal audit resources and activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
9. Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with other officers and employees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
In addition to the list below, it is understood that all positions with the company require individuals who possess a pleasant and friendly attitude, project sensitivity towards customers and fellow employees, and maintain a neat and clean professional appearance. Core competencies have been identified as relevant to every position within the company and include: Ethics and Integrity, Listening, Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Approachable and Savvy, Action Oriented, Managing Time & Priorities, Work/Life Balance, Composure & Patience, Drive for Results, Self Development & Knowledge, Dealing with Change, Decision Quality, and Informing.
Competencies:
Communication
(Verbal Communication and Written Communication)
• Listens, shows interest
• Demonstrates appropriate non-verbal skills and clarifies with questions and paraphrases
• Informs, encourages the exchange, access and sharing of information
• Modifies communication style appropriately
• Is able to write clearly and succinctly to get messages across to the intended receiver for the desired effect
Decision Quality
• Makes good decisions using analysis, experience and judgment
• Most solutions are accurate when judged over time
• Sought out by others at First Merchants for advice and solutions
Managing Time & Priorities
• Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently
• Focuses efforts on important priorities
• Accomplishes more tasks and assignments in less time
• Can attend to several priorities at a time
• Eliminates roadblocks and stays focused
• Plans daily tasks so important work is accomplished
• Uses workplace tools, technology or personal methods to keep track of priorities and assignments
• Prioritizes and works on multiple tasks effectively while maintaining high quality work results
Working Relationships
(Boss Relationships and Peer Relationships)
• Works well in cooperation with others for the benefit of the company
• Receives and carries out instruction in a positive manner
• Responds well to constructive critique from manager and peers
• Remains open to learning and coaching
• Viewed as a team player by being cooperative and collaborative
Managing Talent
• Provides employees with challenging assignments and tasks
• Establishes clear directions and performance expectations with employees
• Provides current, direct, complete and actionable positive and corrective feedback to employees
• Holds frequent performance and development discussions and uses performance management to increase employee performance
• Knows each team member’s career and personal goals
• Treats all employees equitably and does not give preferential treatment
• Deals with employee’s problems firmly and in a timely manner
• Creates an environment where people will do their best and feel empowered
• Is a people developer and someone people like working for and with
Negotiation & Conflict Management
• Demonstrates skillful negotiation in tough situations with external and internal customers
• Can skillfully negotiate by finding common ground
• Maintains a positive approach when handling customer issues
• Has the ability to settle differences and win concessions without damaging relationships
• Gains trust of others through the negotiation process
Organizational Agility
• Demonstrates knowledge about how the organization operates
• Knows how to accomplish objectives through formal and informal channels
• Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures
Requirements
Position Requirements:
Education - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Experience - Three (3) or more years of auditing or accounting experience, preferably within the financial services industry.
Other - None
Preferred Requirements:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification or other Financial Services or Auditing certifications.