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Hanmi Bank · 7 hours ago

Lead Auditor

Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $177K/yr

10+ years exp

Hanmi Bank is seeking a Lead Auditor to help the Internal Audit Department achieve its annual Audit Plan. The Lead Auditor will be responsible for conducting audit engagements, assessing risks and controls, and developing audit reports while overseeing the work of other auditors and ensuring compliance with regulations.

BankingFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Accountable for the development and coordination of the Company’s internal auditing activities. Ability to articulate complex concepts in a concise manner, both written and verbally

Effectively interacts will all levels within the organization and exhibits confidence, poise and diplomacy when interacting with management

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills when communicating with audit clients and management and strong writing and documentation skills

Independently conducts planning, performs and documents process walkthroughs, assesses risks, and develops and executes risk-based audit to evaluate the control environment and achieve the defined audit objectives for assigned complex projects especially for areas where no previous audit has been performed

Trains and supervises less experienced auditors working under their directions on assigned projects and provides them with timely and constructive feedback to assist them with their professional growth

Drafts audit reports that adequately describe key risks, issues and contain recommendations that address root cause

Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail

Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, FASB, FFIEC, other key laws, rules and regulations as well as Company policies

Possesses knowledge of banking and lending operations, as well as various Compliance regulations

Ensures audits and related activities are completed with quality within the audit schedules and budgets, including performing issues follow-up and validation

Ensures audit activities comply with Internal Audit Department standards and audit workpaper standards

Assists the Audit Department in supervising, directing, training, mentoring and evaluating staff and in developing a strong team effort among staff members

Assists Internal Audit management with assigned administrative tasks and provides input into Audit's methodology and strategic plan

Thinks strategically and provides input in developing the annual audit plan

Maintains effective and professional relationships with the audit clients; managers and staff of the Company’s public accountants; representatives of federal and state regulatory agencies; and demonstrates ongoing professionalism

Leads effective meetings with department management and develops strong, independent relationships with bank management

Ability to travel within our Southern, Northern California, and national regions for audit assignments

Processes, solves and answers complex transactions, problems or inquiries

Interacts with Regulators and auditors

Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action

Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions

Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values

Performs the position safely, without endangering health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct

Performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned

Qualification

Internal auditingRegulatory complianceAudit report draftingProject managementProfessional certificationAnalytical skillsBanking knowledgeTeam supervisionMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementLeadership skillsConfidentialityProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree from a college or university preferred; and 10+ years of related experience in Company or financial institution internal auditing; or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Work-related experience should consist of an in-depth background in Audit and supervisory skills

Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be applicable to the financial industry

Knowledge of Company bank operations and regulations; auditing credit portfolios (mortgage and commercial) is a plus

Experience with SOX 404 testing and internal control evaluation

Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, CRCM, or CFE) or advanced degree is required

Ability to display a high level of confidentiality

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to provide leadership and training for employees; demonstrated ability in organization and delegation skills

Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; word processing and spreadsheet software programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Intermediate typing skills to meet production needs of the position

Intermediate math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs

Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to clients and staff

Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations

Ability to work with no supervision while performing duties