Internal Auditor

Description:

PGX, LLC is a professional services firm serving the many needs of leading consulting firms that provide risk management services including outsourced internal audit needs of community banks and credit unions. Over the years, we have become a leading provider of professional placement for internal auditing and regulatory compliance services to leading consulting firms in the NY/NJ/PA region.

We are seeking an audit professional to work within the internal audit division of a leading risk management consulting firm located in Central New Jersey to service the needs of Community Banks and Credit Unions.  We are seeking an individual with some general banking experience who has a strong desire to expand their career path with a consulting firm that provides out-sourced Internal Audit services for various financial institutions in the New York Tri-State area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely completion of internal audits for clients
• Participate in all aspects of the audits of financial controls and reporting
• Maintain proficiency in all aspects of accounting and financial regulations, policies and best practices in order to provide the most efficient and constructive service
• Conduct audit testing of specified area and identify reportable issues and dimension of risk
• Review and assess the adequacy of client’s internal controls, policy and procedures and the bank’s ability to meet regulatory compliance requirements in the financial/control area
• Maintain strong working relationships with client staff to facilitate efficient audit execution
• Interface with senior client management
• Produce reports that include findings and recommendations for improvement derived from the internal audits
• Participate in client meetings and executive presentations

Education, Skills, and Experience Required or Desired:

• Self-starter, ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities
• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field, or comparable experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and developing strong financial technical and analytical skills
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the Financial, Accounting or Controller office at a bank (particularly a community bank or credit union)
• Working knowledge the regulatory compliance environment and required internal controls (SOX) of the banking industry
• Advanced degree, certification or license (such as MBA, CPA) a plus
• Audit experience; knowledge of Call Reports, Investments, Interest Rate Risk and/or Liquidity reporting/audits with community banks a strong plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft PC products
• Must be "hands-on" and have excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively either independently or as part of a team
• Flexible remote working environment

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience. Total compensation includes incentive bonus, retirement plan with match and profit sharing opportunity and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and LTD.

Other Relevant Information:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, use tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk and/or hear. Frequently is required to stand and walk, and may need to use stairs, escalators, and elevators. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Adherence to the Firm’s dress code, ensuring that personal appearance and conduct are always consistent with a professional image
• Other relevant requirements will be provided.