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SENIOR AUDITOR
CAMDEN NATIONAL CORPORATION (posted 5/4/08)
Department: Corporate Risk Management FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Audit Committee Chair Location: Rockport, Maine
& SVP Risk Management
Contact Information: Please send resume to Carolyn Crosby, Human Resources, 245 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME 04856 or via e-mail.
SUMMARY
Incumbent is responsible for directing all aspects of the Company’s internal audit function; for auditing and examining Bank/Corporate operations to ensure the integrity of the Company’s financial assets, effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with operating policies and procedures and Federal and State banking regulations; for assisting with audits and examinations by the company’s independent auditors and Federal regulators; and directing the investigation of incidents of fraud; Sarbanes/FDICIA Compliance and Program Administration; Internal Control Assessment and Oversight. Communicates concisely, expeditiously and accurately significant issues to top management in areas such as: risk assessment, audit, internal controls and Sarbanes/FDICIA Compliance and regulatory oversight.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Internal audits
- Develop an annual audit program and schedule for audits of all areas/departments of the Company; present it to the Audit Committee for review and approval.
- Ensure comprehensive audits of all Company departments according to the audit program to assess the accuracy of financial records, the integrity of transactions, the existence and effectiveness of internal controls, and compliance with all applicalbe policies, procedures and regulations.
- Ensure that written audit reports are prepared and presented to department managers for formal responses; discuss audit findings and recommendations with the appropriate division head and the President.
- Present the results of audits conducted and progress under the annual audit plan to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
- Direct or perform specific audits or assignments as requested by the Audit Committee.
- Act as management liaison to CNC Audit Committee and provide administrative support to the Board Committee.
- Remain abreast of Federal and State banking regulations and other regulations that affect the Company (e.g., accounting or employment regulations).
- Supervise and direct the activities of the outsourced audit vendor(s)..
- Comply with all applicable Bank policies and procedures, auditing standards and Federal and State banking regulations.
- Meet or exceed established objectives and standards for senior auditor performance.
- Audits and examinations
- Assist the Bank’s independent outside auditor with annual Company audits and Federal and State regulators with examinations as appropriate.
- Sarbanes Oxley/FDICIA Program
- Responsible for the administration of the Sarbanes Oxley/FDICIA Program.
- Actively work with line areas for Risk Assessment and Testing Plans.
- Track and report all results to the Disclosure Committee and the Audit Committee.
- Act as resource and provide training to line areas on internal control activities.
- Assist the Company’s external auditor with the annual review of the Sarbanes/FDICIA program.
- Fraud investigations
- Direct and, as appropriate, participate in any investigations of fraud alleged by customers or Company employees.
- Actively investigate any potential fraudulent activities noted in periodic audits of Company departments.
- Notify and cooperate with legal authorities as appropriate.
- Management committees
- Participate in the CNC Risk Committee meetings.
- Participate in the CNC Compliance Committee meetings.
- Participate in Certification and Disclosure Committee meetings.
- Other outside activities
- Actively participate in industry trade group meeting and educational programs to remain abreast of current issues and requirements affecting Bank operations and job performance.
- Performs other duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No direct reports.
QUALIFICATIONS To 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications are desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, Board of Directors, customers, and the general public.
P/C SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS User knowledge of all computer applications including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Novell GroupWise or any other widely used software as obtained by the Company. Expertise in these applications must be present at hire or quickly and easily developed after hire.
MATHMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers for data entry, telephone and calculator. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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