Senior Credit Review Auditor

OH0523 Independence Bus Office, OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ, PA0736 Administration CenterJob DescriptionThe Senior Credit Auditor performs and completes internal credit audits as assigned while researching and interpreting relevant regulations, policies, and procedures to assist in determining the scope and design of an audit program. This position is guided by general instruction and a reasonable amount of supervision, this candidate demonstrates a fair level of autonomy and ability to exercise independent judgement.Essential FunctionsEnsure document and data integrityManage personal workload/workflowIdentify and resolve problems/issuesDetect common themes & emerging risksContinue professional educationEvaluate effectiveness of credit policies and procedures, identify weaknesses, provide suggestions for strengtheningKnowledge of Credit360/BancAudit/Nautilus/CBS/Data Analysis Tool/Audit Management SoftwareKeep track of and update schedule of whereabouts during auditsMeet departmental continuing education requirementsBe familiar with Northwest documentation/processes/proceduresResearch/interpret relevance of specific regulations/current literatureAssist in developing the scope, audit objectives, and audit program based on assessed risk of business unit/subject matterAssist in determining staffing requirements for AuditOversee/collect specific samples/dataOversee/record detailed information/data from samplesCheck results (findings) against samples for proper evidenceOversee/compile working papers as appropriateSummarize results/findingsAnalyze results as related to NorthwestPrepare meeting materials (soft, and final exits)Present relevant findings appropriately to department manager and auditorsProduce various audit reports/management letters/credit reportsAppraise adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditionsWork with relevant personnel during the audit processAdditional Essential FunctionsEnsure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulationsNavigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiencyWork as part of a teamWork with on-site equipmentAdditional ResponsibilitiesComplete business unit/special projects at various levels of complexity, planning, supervision and creativity/intuitiveness as neededSafety and Health for those without supervisory dutiesAbide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention programPerform work tasks in a safe mannerReport any and all injuries to supervisorKnow what to do in case of an emergencyQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationBachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, or Business AdministrationWork Experience5 - 6 years Credit review/business related experience And3 - 5 years Bank auditing experience And3 - 5 years General business-related experienceGeneral Employee Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisionsAbility to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or writtenAbility to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and informationAbility to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and informationAbility to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areasAdditional Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to apply advanced financial analysis techniquesAbility to interpret data and statisticsProven analytical skillsNorthwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwest-Bank