Sr. Staff Auditor

At MidWestOne, our people are number one in everything we do. We are a community bank with a culture based on integrity and customer care. The people on our team are the foundation of our success. If you're ready to work for an organization that values you, develops your talents and helps you grow personally and professionally, then look no further.

This role is responsible for assisting the day-to-day planning and performance of audit work by staff auditors and performing internal audit procedures and reviews.  This includes planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, analysis, determining adequacy of internal controls, documentation, and communication. May perform special assignments.

• Possess extensive knowledge of banking business processes; policies and procedures; governance practices; and regulatory obligations.
• Understand and assess potential risks that warrant audit attention and identifying the areas that are most likely to be affected, and formulate recommendations that are appropriate, practical, and cost-effective.
• Apply internal control concepts in a variety of settings and appropriately assess practical and cost-effective alternatives.
• Understands, appreciates, and proactively leverages team members’ skill to achieve desired results as a team.
• Effectively manages and prioritizes workload of self/team to meet and/or exceed expectations; may delegate work per direction of team leader(s); proactively makes leaders aware of conflicting priorities and offers solutions.
• Perform work paper reviews of audits completed by staff as needed to ensure procedures have been competently done and meet established standards for documentation, thoroughness, accuracy, etc.
• Communicate audit results, both verbally and in writing, so that they are persuasive, placed in the appropriate context, and understood by the recipient.
• Interact effectively with a variety of people in a variety of settings.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, officers and directors.
• Assist the Internal Auditor in the coordination of plans and gathering of information requirements for external auditors and examiners.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Overnight travel may be required occasionally.
• Maintains audit department permanent and report files.
• Conducts research as requested by the Internal Auditor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

The Perks!

• Competitive base compensation with additional performance-based incentives (incentives vary depending on role)
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Parental/Grandparent Leave, and more
• 100% vested 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flex spending plan & Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Student Loan Debt Reduction Program & Tuition Assistance Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employer provided group life insurance with option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family members
• Employer provided long term and short term disability insurance
• Additional Insurance options to meet your personal needs: Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Wellness Program
• Free banking services and other financial services discounts
• Take Your Dog to Work Day in June
• Employee Rally Day- a day of celebration and recognition!

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of post high school education and related work experience.
• In addition to education in the field of accounting or business-related field, prefer 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or an audit-related role
• Applicable professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc).
• Banking or financial institution experience is preferred.
• Proficiency as a subject matter expert in applicable audit standards and practices.
• Must possess a working knowledge of banking: business processes; policies and procedures;  governance practices; and regulatory obligations.
• Knowledge of the financial, operational, and compliance risks that affect bank activities, demonstrating the ability to identify and appropriately scope these risks, and formulate recommendations that are appropriate, practical and cost-effective is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying audit principles, skills and techniques in audit testing of varying degrees of complexity.

• Strong working knowledge in audit methodology.

We RISE by lifting others. RISE stands for Retention, Innovation, Support, and Empowerment. Through RISE we aspire to create and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging at work and in our communities. Our commitment to RISE is reflected in our operating principles, people and culture. We pledge to continuously learn, so we can understand and support the differences of individuals, embrace each other's strengths, and provide opportunities for all of us to work toward and achieve our full potential.

Now that you know more about us and the position, next step is for you apply so we can learn about you!