Internal Audit Associate

Position Summary: The Internal Audit Associate position is responsible for performing objective, independent, and reliable assessments of the Bank’s internal control environment and its compliance with applicable laws/regulations, under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit. The Internal Audit Associate position also assists with the formation of reasonable recommendations to Management for process improvements and assists in validating that the requisite corrective actions had been taken timely.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the preparation, execution and completion of assigned audits in accordance with the audit program and to perform related testwork in a thorough and efficient manner.   
• Assist in the development of comprehensive audit programs to test targeted functions for adequate controls. 
• Understand, evaluate and opine on the effectiveness of the Bank’s internal controls.
• Review the reliability of financial reporting and other related systems.  
• Assess the effectiveness of the controls in place for safeguarding client and Bank assets.
• Test the effectiveness of internal controls relating to transaction processing functions.
• Review for compliance with regulatory/legal requirements, internal policies/procedures and industry best practice.   
• Regular attendance at the FineMark location designated in this job description, during regular business hours, or assigned hours for the position, is required. This is not a remote-work position.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a banking and/or internal audit field.   

• Understanding of the internal audit process, risk management and banking. 
• Bachelor’s degree in the accounting or finance fields, or in a business-related discipline, is preferred but not required. 
• Certified Public Accountant and/or recognized auditing certifications is preferred but not required.  
• Effective business writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge and ability to use MS Office and other standard software applications.
• Aptitude for quick learning and independent decision making.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

ADA Job Description:  The physical requirements and activities described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Physical Requirements.  This position primarily requires sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Walking and standing are required only occasionally.  

Physical Activities.  The following physical activities are frequently required: talking is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and hearing, with or without correction, is required to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels.  The use of fingers is frequently required to pick, pinch, type (e.g., keyboard) or otherwise work, primarily with the fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. There is frequent repetitive motion which requires substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. This position may occasionally require that a person climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp and/or feel.

   Visual Acuity Requirements. Close visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus, with or without correction, are required to perform activities such as, viewing a computer monitor or written materials and documents; reading; writing; preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; close visual inspection.  Some distance vision and color vision may be necessary.

 Environmental Conditions.  A person is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and only exposed to moderate noise; they may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts or machinery such as a copier/printer.

FineMark National Bank & Trust complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA).  During the interview process, you may be asked questions concerning your ability to perform job-related functions.  As an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer, FineMark National Bank & Trust adheres to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with FineMark depends solely upon your qualifications.

FineMark is a Drug-Free Workplace. Before hire, drug tests are conducted for all positions. Drug and alcohol tests may be conducted during employment. You may request a copy of FineMark National Bank & Trust’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy by contacting 239.461.3896.