Staff Auditor II - Remote

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Division: Executive

Department: Internal Audit

Reports to: VP, Sr. Audit Manager

Status: Exempt

Grade: 9

Salary Range: $52,000 - $103,330

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

Location: Hybrid within MA, RI, or Albany, NY

Purpose/Objective:

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Auditors ensure that the organization is held accountable to its stakeholders and shareholders. As such, internal auditors are key to the organization's success.

The Staff Auditor II is responsible for completing financial, operational, and compliance audits; identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective internal controls; and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and all applicable laws and regulations. Position assists in the preparation of auditing work papers and draft reports. In this role, the Staff Auditor II provides general guidance to other Staff Auditors on daily tasks and may be responsible for assisting Senior Auditors in leading lower to moderate risk audits.

This position requires discretion and tact in handling confidential and sensitive information relating to overall Berkshire Hills Bancorp policies and operations, specific divisions and departments, personnel, and/or clients. The Staff Auditor II must remain independent from management and operational duties while exercising significant professional judgment regarding the interpretation of issues and requirements in an environment of change and complexity.

Key Accountabilities:

• Examine, analyze and test records, reports, and other documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and to ensure appropriate controls are in place and working in a manner to mitigate inherent operational and financial risk within the audited area.
• Assess and evaluate whether the organization's policies and procedures support ethical operations and whether there are processes in place to mitigate any threats and risks to the organization's integrity and ethical reputation.
• Assess internal controls to identify potential weaknesses and areas of non-compliance.
• Prepare detailed and thorough audit workpapers that fully support the conclusion reached, including reporting audit observations, and recommending corrective action. Prepare first day letters, planning memos or other workpaper documentation and samples.
• Communicate audit results to management through a written observation summary and assist with drafting the audit report.
• Participate and present at audit exit meetings with management.
• Acts as a mentor to Staff Auditor I and lower-level staff.
• Assist the Senior Auditors in performing audit work and determining the appropriate scope of testing.
• Participate in department walk-throughs and assist in performing SOX control testing as necessary.
• Perform other internal audit clerical duties as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and prescribed policies/practices/procedures necessary to reduce risk and uphold ethical standards related to and required by one's duties.

Other:

• The Staff Auditor II must remain independent and objective in performing their work.
• In addition to internal bank policies, the Auditor must comply with the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) Standards and Code of Ethics and possess a high level of trust and integrity within the organization.
• The Staff Auditor II must be eligible to seek and/or obtain professional certifications related to the internal audit, risk management, compliance, accounting/finance, or similar.
• The Staff Auditor II must be comfortable offering insight and advice on banking practices and internal controls to other members of the organization.
• Assist with fraud investigations or other confidential investigations.
• Must be willing to travel to regional locations from time-to-time.

Education:

• Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (Accounting, Finance, Business Management, etc.) is preferred and/or the ability to demonstrate related work experience without a degree in a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years in banking, accounting, finance, internal/external audit, risk management, compliance, and/or information systems is required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of internal controls, financial terminology and bank documentation requirements.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and management.
• Ability to manage scheduling and deadlines.

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