JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Auditor 1

Department: Internal Audit

Reports To: Audit Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Salary Grade: 17

Starting wage: $26.88/hr.-$31.62/hr. DOE

Revision Date: 05/2023

Are you a motivated and high-performing individual who has strong people and organizational skills, and a desire to work at a local business dedicated to meeting the financial needs of its customers, validating the investment of its shareholders, and investing its time, money, and expertise to support worthy causes throughout Lake and Mendocino Counties? Savings Bank of Mendocino County has proudly been serving the needs of our communities since 1903 and is seeking a qualified professional for the role of Auditor in the Audit Department. This position involves working with highly confidential information; serving as an Auditor, you will function within all aspects of the auditing environment. Emphasis will be placed on completing Bank operations audits and assisting in the completion of the Bank’s lending audits. This position participates in producing audit documentation and reports.

The Audit Department’s mission is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing stakeholders with independent risk-based, objective, and reliable assurance, advice, and insight.

The ideal candidate has two or more years of experience in banking, finance, health or other highly regulated industry and one year experience in audit or equivalent experience. A successful person in this role is organized; personable; has strong interpersonal and time management skills; and is comfortable interacting with a broad range of individuals, including employees, management, executive officers, and members of the Board of Directors. SBMC is excited to add to our team of individuals seeking to fulfill the Bank’s vision of investing in the future as your local independent bank, committed to the prosperity of our communities, employees and shareholders.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Two years’ experience in banking, finance, health or similar highly regulated industry
  • Associate degree in business administration, accounting, finance, mathematics, or English may substitute for the required banking experience
• One year experience in audit or equivalent experience
• Previous experience using Windows-based computers

• Associate degree in business administration, accounting, finance, mathematics, or English
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Bilingual skills
• Intermediate to advanced keyboarding skills

• Reliable to report to work on time with minimal absences
• Creativity & Innovation - Generating viable, new approaches and solutions.
  • Level 1 - Acknowledges that new approaches can be used:
    • Expresses a willingness to do things differently.
    • Constructively questions current practices and processes.
    • Suggests improvements to current approaches.
• Teamwork - Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
  • Level 1 - Collaborates with others:
    • Deals honestly and fairly with others, showing consideration and respect for individual differences.
    • Does own fair share of the work.
    • Seeks assistance from other team members, as needed.
    • Assists other team members.
    • Shares all relevant information with others.
• Fostering Communication - Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
  • Level 1 - Listens and clearly presents information:
    • Listens/pays attention actively and objectively.
    • Presents information and facts in a logical manner, using appropriate phrasing and vocabulary.
    • Shares information when requested.
    • Communicates with others honestly, respectfully, and sensitively.
• Information Gathering & Processing - Locating and collecting data from appropriate sources and analyzing it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information.
  • Level 1 - Follows prescribed information gathering procedures:
    • Identifies relevant facts and issues underlying a particular problem.
    • Identifies the information needed to clarify a situation, complete an assignment or make a decision.
    • Researches the most useful source of information to meet the requirements of the task.
    • Poses direct questions to immediately available people.
    • Reads relatively short texts to locate a single piece of information.
    • Follows prescribed methods of information collection.
• Analytical Thinking - Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
  • Level 2 - Analyses basic situations:
    • Breaks straightforward situations into discrete tasks or activities.
    • Distinguishes between critical and irrelevant pieces of information.
    • Gathers input / information from a few different sources to reach a conclusion.
• Attention to Detail - Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner.
  • Level 2 - Identifies critical relationships in information:
    • Identifies critical connections and patterns in information/data.
    • Draws logical conclusions based on in-depth analysis of information.
    • Recognizes causes and consequences of actions and events that are not readily apparent.
    • Anticipates obstacles considering next steps.
• Fraud Detection and Control - Employs fraud prevention & detection techniques and procedures, in reducing the risk of fraud and identifying potential fraudsters. Knowledge of the appropriate procedures for identifying, reporting, and preventing fraud.
  • Level 1 - Demonstrates introductory understanding and ability and, with guidance, applies the competency in a few, simple situations. Can direct people to the appropriate source for further information.
    • Discusses basic fraud preventive measures & fraud detection techniques.
    • Recognizes simple fraud indicators (signs that indicate potential for fraud or fraudulent activity).
    • Promptly escalates to relevant authorities, depending on the perceived severity of the observed fraud indicators.
    • Describes the necessary steps for preventing fraud.
    • Identifies management responsibility for preventing fraud.

• Plan, perform, validate, and supervise Bank audits.
• Perform and/or complete monthly Quality Control Review.

• Competitive, market-based pay
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including medical, dental, vision and more
• 401(k) plan with maximum 6% employer match
• Profit Sharing plan
• Generous paid time off plans
• Employee Health and Wellness program
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Career development and training opportunities

Savings Bank of Mendocino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selections are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Savings Bank of Mendocino County will consider all qualified applicants for employment and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, disability, or any other status protected by law.

The physical and mental demands 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.

This position is set in a quiet, office environment. The position is generally regarded as light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to alternately stand, walk, sit, reach with arms, talk or hear and use hands to write, type, and handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Some driving may be required.

Employee must possess the ability to read, write, perform basic math functions, understand basic communication and instructions, carry out instructions, complete basic problem-solving and analyzing of information, and make independent decisions within scope of responsibility.

A post-offer physical is not required for this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Auditor 2

Department: Internal Audit

Reports To: Audit Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Salary Grade: 18

Starting Wage: $30.27/hr.-$35.61/hr.

Revision Date: 05/2023

Are you a motivated and high-performing individual who has strong people and organizational skills, and a desire to work at a local business dedicated to meeting the financial needs of its customers, validating the investment of its shareholders, and investing its time, money, and expertise to support worthy causes throughout Lake and Mendocino Counties? Savings Bank of Mendocino County has proudly been serving the needs of our communities since 1903 and is seeking a qualified professional for the role of Auditor in the Audit Department. This position involves working with highly confidential information; serving as an Auditor, you will function within all aspects of the auditing environment. Emphasis will be placed on completing Bank operations audits and assisting in the completion of the Bank’s lending audits. This position participates in producing audit documentation and reports.

The Audit Department’s mission is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing stakeholders with independent risk-based, objective, and reliable assurance, advice, and insight.

The ideal candidate has five or more years of experience in banking or finance in addition to two years of experience in auditing banking processes and/or procedures. A successful person in this role is organized; personable; has strong interpersonal and time management skills; and is comfortable interacting with a broad range of individuals, including employees, management, executive officers, and members of the Board of Directors. SBMC is excited to add to our team of individuals seeking to fulfill the Bank’s vision of investing in the future as your local independent bank, committed to the prosperity of our communities, employees and shareholders.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Five years’ experience in banking, finance, health or other highly regulated industry
  • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, mathematics, or English may substitute for the required banking experience
• Two years’ demonstrated experience in auditing banking processes and/or procedures
• Previous experience using Windows-based computers

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, mathematics, or English
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Bilingual skills
• Intermediate to advanced keyboarding skills

• Reliable to report to work on time with minimal absences
• Creativity & Innovation - Generating viable, new approaches and solutions.
  • Level 2 - Modifies current approaches:
    • Modifies current approach to better meet needs.
    • Thinks about problems from a new perspective.
    • Expands on the thinking or solutions proposed by others.
    • Demonstrates curiosity, digging for information below the surface.
• Teamwork - Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
  • Level 2 - Proactively assists and involves others:
    • Initiates collaboration with others.
    • Assumes additional responsibilities to facilitate the achievement of team goals.
    • Seeks input from other team members on matters that affect them.
• Fostering Communication - Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
  • Level 3 - Adapts communication:
    • Tailors communication (e.g., content, style and medium) to diverse audiences.
    • Reads cues from diverse listeners to assess when and how to change planned communication approach to effectively deliver message.
    • Communicates with all organizational levels.
    • Understands others' complex or underlying needs, motivations, emotions or concerns, communicating effectively despite the sensitivity of the situation.
• Information Gathering & Processing - Locating and collecting data from appropriate sources and analyzing it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information.
  • Level 3 - Processes complex information from various sources:
    • Evaluates data sources for reliability using objective criteria.
    • Seeks expertise to discern and compare information or to clarify a problem.
    • Maximizes the potential of available technology to identify relevant information.
    • Processes large volumes of information discerning relevant and irrelevant information under tight deadlines.
• Analytical Thinking - Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
  • Level 3 - Analyzes complex situations:
    • Analyses complex situations, breaking each into its constituent parts.
    • Evaluates alternative causes or ways of interpreting complex information.
    • Identifies connections between situations that are not obviously related.
    • Identifies gaps in information and makes assumptions in order to continue the analysis and/or take action.
• Attention to Detail - Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner.
  • Level 3 - Demonstrates concern for thoroughness and accuracy:
    • Identifies multiple sources/approaches of information to ensure that details are addressed.
    • Reviews the work of others for accuracy and thoroughness.
    • Follows up to ensure tasks are completed and commitments are met by others.
    • Verifies that work has been done according to procedures and standards.
• Fraud Detection and Control - Employs fraud prevention & detection techniques and procedures, in reducing the risk of fraud and identifying potential fraudsters. Knowledge of the appropriate procedures for identifying, reporting, and preventing fraud.
  • Level 2 - Demonstrates basic knowledge and ability and, with guidance, can apply the competency in common situations that present limited difficulties.
    • Identifies conditions that are conducive to fraudulent activity (fraud risk factors).
    • Explains the appropriate procedures for fraud investigations and internal audits as they relate to detecting and reporting of fraudulent behavior.
    • Assesses the effectiveness of the fraud prevention tools in place in the organization.

• Produce the department’s risk analysis and audit schedule.
• Attending and taking minutes of the Audit Committee.

• Competitive, market-based pay
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including medical, dental, vision and more
• 401(k) plan with maximum 6% employer match
• Profit Sharing plan
• Generous paid time off plans
• Employee Health and Wellness program
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Career development and training opportunities

Savings Bank of Mendocino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selections are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Savings Bank of Mendocino County will consider all qualified applicants for employment and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, disability, or any other status protected by law.

The physical and mental demands 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.

This position is set in a quiet, office environment. The position is generally regarded as light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to alternately stand, walk, sit, reach with arms, talk or hear and use hands to write, type, and handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Some driving may be required.

Employee must possess the ability to read, write, perform basic math functions, understand basic communication and instructions, carry out instructions, complete basic problem-solving and analyzing of information, and make independent decisions within scope of responsibility.

A post-offer physical is not required for this position.