Join Our Team as an Internal Auditor!

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision? Do you thrive in environments where your analytical skills can shine? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role: As an Internal Auditor, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our financial operations are running smoothly and efficiently. You'll be the guardian of our internal controls, helping us maintain compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Why Join Us? Are you ready to build a successful career with a financial institution that excels in the industry and values fun? Our team is known for high levels of employee engagement, consistently ranking in the top 200 banks in yearly external engagement surveys. We offer competitive benefit plans and high levels of job satisfaction. Plus, we believe in giving back to our communities through service hours and financial contributions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic organization.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be a key player in our success, apply now and join us in making a difference. Want to read more about why you should join the Chesapeake team?

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Summary: 

The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting financial and compliance audits to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. This role involves developing audit plans, performing audit procedures, and documenting findings to improve operational efficiency and safeguard company assets. The Internal Auditor also assists external auditors, responds to internal requests for support, and maintains professional competency through ongoing education and training. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

• Audit Documentation and Procedures:
• Prepare work papers documenting procedures and supporting audit findings.
• Perform internal control walkthroughs and testing within budgeted timeframes.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and examinations according to the audit program and risk-based plan.
• Document audit procedures and results, prepare project workpapers, and provide periodic status updates.
• Support the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Program. 

• Recommendations and Reporting:
• Recommend improvements to risk management, internal control, governance, and business processes.
• Assist in preparing Internal Audit reports with formal recommendations for management.
• Communicate control findings to process owners/audit clients. 

• Compliance and Standards:
• Perform all audits in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditor Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Assess, evaluate, and promote compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of company policies, accounting and auditing developments, and relevant laws. 

• Management and Coordination:
• Support the Director of Internal Audit in managing external audit vendors.
• Develop project scope and procedures, conduct opening conferences, and analyze risks.
• Partner with management to establish best-practice reporting relationships and follow-up methodologies. 

• Tracking and Follow-Up:
• Track and follow up on audit findings and responses to audit exceptions.
• Track and follow up on audit recommendations and measure performance. 

• Miscellaneous Duties:
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, including daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects.
• Respond to internal and external requests professionally.
• Understand this role as defined by the three lines of defense to maintain a compliance culture that includes risk management processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance or Accounting preferred) or equivalent 3+ of audit work or financial institution experience in various fields of banking, including, but not limited to, bank operations, consumer/commercial lending, finance/accounting, risk management, BSA/fraud.
• Through knowledge of bank policies, procedures and practices including common indicators of fraud.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant banking regulatory rules or frameworks.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and objectivity.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex issues quickly with logic and reasoning.
• Manage audits independently, knowing when to escalate issues.
• Strong decision-making abilities, with the ability to support the strategy of the Company and help drive a future forward vision.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with peers and associates in a professional manner, along with motivating associates to willingly achieve desired results.
• Effectively communicate complex issues to management, both orally and in writing, in an accurate well organized, logical manner to effect action.
• Ability to work with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with audit software systems a plus.

Additional Information

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) designation is preferred, but not required. Willing to obtain.