Equity Trust Company is currently recruiting a recent college graduate for an Internal Auditor. The Internal Auditor I is responsible for conducting audits to verify accuracy of records, policies, procedures and transactions relating to the Company(s) Operation and makes recommendations for modifications and improvements to the systems, procedures and processes. The Internal Auditor I compiles audit reports for the Audit Department and Company Management. The Internal Auditor must perform as a cohesive member of the Internal Audit Department.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Functions

• Perform internal audit projects designed around management's assessment of risk, process improvements and strengthening of internal controls.
  
• Prepare and adhere to the Annual and Quarterly Audit Plan; update and conduct audits in adherence to audit plan. Detailing audits to be conducted.
  
• Prepares document check list in support of each audit planned
  
• Prepares Audit Programs and Audit Notifications
  
• Maintain audit documents in an orderly and secure manner.
  
• Collect a set of comprehensive documentation in support of each audit conducted.
  
• Conduct a comprehensive audit for each area selected including all testing of samples selected and complete evaluation of results. Evaluate on significant key controls, operations and processes.
  
• Implement a comprehensive audit program to review the Company(s) monitoring procedures. Evaluate the important or key controls within those areas over meaningful risk to Company(s) objectives.
  
• Prepare and issue audit findings and recommendations.
  
• Prepare reports assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company(s) processes for controlling its activities and managing the risks in areas set forth under the mission and scope of work.

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills.
  
• Demonstrate professional etiquette.
  
• Ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships in all levels of the organization.
  
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
  
• Proven leadership ability.
  
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Essential Education/Training/Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a Business related field such as Accounting/Finance or closely related field preferred.
  
• Equivalent experience in related fields may substitute for the preferred education.
  
• Preferred knowledge in Trust/Financial service industry.
  
• Certification in Internal Auditing preferred.

• Demonstrate excellent computer skill for the application of auditing and data processing functions, including MS Excel, Access, Word and Power Point.
  
• Knowledge in statistical sampling techniques.
  
• Knowledge of the quality assurance principles, practices, techniques and theories.
  
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and resolve complex internal control and operational system problems.
  
• Ability to perform comparative analysis of reports and provide logical conclusions and recommendations.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the audit process without sacrificing integrity or impartiality in reporting the company's deficiencies.
  
• Ability to communicate in a clear and precise manner.