AUDIT OFFICER - INTERNAL AUDIT DEPT - FIRSTBANK PR

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AUDIT OFFICER

INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT

Our Company

At FirstBank PR , we strive to be a trusted advisor to our clients and our employees are the ones that ensure we deliver on our promise of excellence in personalized customer service. Our more than 3,100 employees in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Florida share a passion for excellent customer service. We are proud of our team because they are continuously surpassing our client's expectations.

Do you have a passion for helping customers, building relationships, and delivering extraordinary, personalized customer service? If your answer is yes, FirstBank is the number one place for you.

A Brief Overview

The Audit Officer performs and/or assists in internal audits for the Corporation within the Bank's established dates, guidelines, and applicable regulations.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Complete audit procedures assigned according to established audit objectives, scope, and time budget.

• Prepare working papers for audit assignments.

• Guarantee the completeness and correctness of all working papers to support exceptions noted and recommendations.

• Document exceptions noted during the audit according to established procedures and discuss them with audited area.

• Discuss and dispose of all review points from the Audit Supervisor, Assistant General Auditor and/or General Auditor.

• Assist in the preparation of the internal audit report drafts and summarize all audits observations and recommendations.

• Perform other routine assignments designated by the Assistant General Auditor, Audit Supervisor and/or General Auditor.

• Lead audits assigned by the Assistant General Auditor, Audit Supervisor and/or General Auditor.

• Monitor Audit Officers tasks during the audit process.

• Monitor that all management responses are obtained during the audit process.

• Analyze audit programs for conformity with Corporation's policy and regulatory requirements and submit revisions when appropriate.

• Monitor that all audit review points are properly cleared before issuance of the final audit report.

• Write reports and communicate results to appropriate members of management.

Competencies

• Basic audit techniques knowledge.

• Banking industry and regulations acquaintance.

• Knowledge of banking regulations and standards.

• Strong analytic thinking capacity.

• Proficiency in oral and written communications in both English and Spanish.

• Committed to accuracy.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Able to work in a dynamic working environment with multiple groups.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

What You'll Need

A bachelor's degree in business administration or other business-related fields is required for this position. The incumbent must have at least one (1) year of experience in a similar position in the Banking industry as well as working experience with applicable industry regulations. Highly Recommended Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

Accountable for adhering to the Bank's BSA, AML and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFCA) applicable policies. Employees must follow specific unit procedures developed in compliance with the policies. The employee is also responsible for reporting any suspicious activity and/or transactions in accordance with the Bank's processes and complying with any mandatory BSA, AML and OFAC training assigned.

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