Audit Officer

Position: Audit Officer | Division: Internal Audit|
Work
Days: Monday - Friday| Hours of Operation: 8:00am -5:00pm

Why Broadway Bank:
We are one of the largest independently owned banks in
Texas with offerings in personal and private banking, wealth management,
business banking and mortgage lending.

Position Overview:

The
Audit Officer is responsible for assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of
control systems within all activities of the bank holding company and its
subsidiaries. This role ensures that bank assets are safeguarded, financial and
operational information is accurate and timely, and that errors or
irregularities are identified and corrected promptly. Additionally, the Audit
Officer promotes operational efficiency and ensures adherence to policies,
laws, regulations, and sound fiduciary principles. The Internal Audit
Department operates under the oversight of the Broadway Bancshares Inc. (BBI)
Audit & Compliance Review Committee, Board of Directors, and executive
management.

Essential Functions:

• Execute financial, operational, and regulatory compliance audits as directed by the supervisor, adhering to the BBI Internal Audit Policy and Internal Auditor Code of Ethics.
• Familiarize with audit programs, audit steps, and
  control risks within the assigned audit areas.
• Update and suggest improvements to internal control
  documentation for assigned audits, including process narratives and
  risk/control registers.
• Assist in defining audit scope, program revisions,
  sample sizes, and appropriate audit procedures.
• Obtain sufficient competent evidential matter through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmations to substantiate audit workpapers and provide a basis for audit conclusions.
• Conduct interviews and discussions with management and staff of the audited area to gather insights and clarify audit-related issues.
• Prepare and document audit workpapers following Internal Audit Department standards, noting sources, scope, analysis, and conclusions for each audit step.
• Develop written audit findings and recommendations to address conditions, improve operations, and reduce costs for presentation to management and the Board of Directors.
• Keep the supervisor informed on the progress of audit fieldwork, including significant findings and time management relative to budgeted hours.
• Communicate the status and findings of assigned audits to the relevant department or financial center manager during fieldwork and at the conclusion of the audit.
• Submit completed audit workpapers for supervisor review, resolve any review notes, and perform follow-up audit procedures as directed.
• Perform follow-up audits as directed to ensure corrective actions have been implemented.
• Conduct internal investigations as assigned, including collecting and organizing documentary evidence.
• Assist external auditors and regulators as required, including research, answering questions, and supplying evidence.
• Support other members of the Internal Audit Department in various tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, accounting standards, audit principles, and industry developments affecting the bank.
• Pursue professional development through self-training, participation in professional groups, and recommended in-house or external courses.
• Take on additional duties or special projects as assigned by the supervisor, including research tasks or assisting other departments to enhance control processes or resolve specific issues.
• This position may require travel within the Bank's geographic area.

Experience & Education:

• 1 year of relevant work experience or
  equivalent college leadership experience.
• 1 year of auditing experience (internal
  or external) or examination experience with a bank regulatory agency
  preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited
  college with a minimum of 12 hours in accounting courses.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) with at
  least 150 course hours, including 30 hours of accounting courses and 24
  hours of other business courses, is preferred.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated capability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in preparing clear, well-documented audit workpapers and reports.
• Ability to conduct interviews and facilitate discussions with audited area management and staff.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills, with attention to content clarity and style.
• Analytical skills to evaluate evidence and make sound audit conclusions.
• Proficiency with internal control analysis and documentation, including process narratives and risk/control registers.
• Strong judgment and the ability to distinguish between critical and minor audit issues.
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to
  continuing education and professional certification in relevant areas of
  auditing and compliance.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull weights or otherwise move objects weighing as much as 10 lbs. on a regular basis and/or for extended periods of time during the workday.
• Occasional overtime or extended hours may be required.

We're a culture that offers resources to benefit your
overall health and well-being:

• Career Development and Mentorship Programs
• Generous paid time off, minimum 4 weeks
• Employee recognition, awards, and events
• Free vision insurance
• Retirement matching
• Tuition reimbursement

This job description is not
designed to be a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or
activities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Broadway Bank
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Broadway Bank is a drug-free and
tobacco-free workplace, with a nicotine-free hiring policy. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability,
veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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