Internal Auditor I

First Guaranty Bancshares - Hammond, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hammond, LA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Internal Auditor position is responsible for conducting audits and special projects with supervision. This position provides management with insights and recommendations to better manage risks, strengthen internal controls, and provide the necessary information to improve and maximize the value of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of audit approach.
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives and planned audit approach.
• Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of financial and operational information and communicate them to the team.
• Assist in preparation of discussion issues and audit findings.
• Perform follow up procedures to ensure that corrective actions were addressed.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Provide assistance with coordinating external audits.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.
• Provide consultative advice when asked by management.
• Adhere to the BSA Policy and all other bank policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in internal audit or public accounting. Financial Services experience is preferred.
• Experience in compliance, accounting, fraud, or other risk mitigation positions may partially substitute audit experience upon management's approval.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Ability to maintain an educational program to continually develop skills and stay informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business.
• Ability to maintain a strong client focus by serving their needs and developing relationships with them.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of information encountered.
• Ability to foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to contribute ideas/opinions to the audit team and listen/respond to other team members' views.
• 40 hours of banking and/or internal audit related training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life/AD&D insurance.
• Prescription drug benefits.
• Long term disability and salary continuance (short-term disability).
• Paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 401k.
• Section 125 cafeteria plan.
• Opportunity to earn FGB stock grants.