Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Salina, KS – Must be local to Salina, KS

MUST HAVE: Minimum 4-7 years audit experience, business process improvement, banking or another related field.

MUST HAVE:  Ability to assess efficiency and effectiveness of processes and systems and to create and promote practical recommendations for improvement.

MUST HAVE: Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills. 

(CIA or CPA professional designations preferred)

Salary: Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Sunflower Bank is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of full-time Senior Internal Auditor in Salina, KS! 

This position assists Internal Audit leadership in the carrying out a risk-based audit plan, primarily by planning and supervising the testing portion of fieldwork, along with reporting results and follow-up on recommendations made. 

• Conduct audit planning, including creation of risk matrices and audit programs to assess the adequacy of internal controls to reasonably ensure effective and efficient operations and compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
• Set, monitor, and report on progress toward realistic time budgets for audit and project work.
• Conduct testing and supervise fieldwork, as pertinent, in accordance with those audit plans; ensure that work performed meets or exceeds audit standards and objectives, and documentation is adequate to support conclusions reached.
• Communicate with management before, during and after the audit, ensuring auditees are well-informed (there are instances where audit work needs to be performed on a surprise basis).
• Bring potential issues to the attention of Internal Audit management promptly; ensure issues are adequately vetted and relevant recommendations are formulated and communicated; obtain corresponding management action plans and committed completion dates.
• Ensure adequate follow-up and timely closure of audit recommendations issued.
• Assist in development of annual risk-based audit plan as requested.
• Assist in satisfying the requests of extremal auditors, examiners or third-party providers as assigned.
• Supervise staff (internal auditors, assistant auditors), including setting expectations, coaching, and mentoring, delegating, and providing performance feedback.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with auditees without compromising objectivity.
• Perform the job in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures established by the company.
• Responsible for upholding Fair and Responsible Banking practices and Code of Ethics and Conduct guidelines.
• Understand and participate in the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, MIS, or another relevant field.
• 4-7 years’ experience in Audit, Internal Audit, Business Process Improvement, Banking, or another related field.
• Sound professional judgment, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, and common sense.
• CIA, CPA, or other relevant professional designation (preferred).
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify risks and assess effectiveness of risk mitigation procedures.
• Ability to develop appropriate testing methodologies to achieve credible results, and ability to accurately      interpret results.
• Ability to assess efficiency and  effectiveness of processes and systems and to create and promote practical      recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to proactively determine priorities, plan, organize, and follow through timely on responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and objectivity.
• Ability to travel to other locations regularly.

Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Sunflower Bank Benefits

Employees enjoy outstanding benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement 
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more employee perks & incentives!

People choose to “bank” with us, but for those we serve, we’re more than a bank. We strive to be the financial backbone of their lives and we know that starts with our team.

If you qualify, apply online at www.sunflowerbank.com/careers.

You’ve never worked anyplace like Sunflower Bank!

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Open until filled; early application encouraged. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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Senior Internal Auditor

Salina, KS – Must be local to Salina, KS

MUST HAVE: Minimum 4-7 years audit experience, business process improvement, banking or another related field.

MUST HAVE:  Ability to assess efficiency and effectiveness of processes and systems and to create and promote practical recommendations for improvement.

MUST HAVE: Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills. 

(CIA or CPA professional designations preferred)Salary: Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.