IT AUDITOR

Gulf Coast Bank is looking for an IT Auditor to join the team in Lafayette, LA. The position will report to the Information Security Officer and is responsible for ensuring the quality of the bank’s IT systems and databases. This position communicates and works closely with audit team members, compliance functions, leadership, and department employees within the organization and external parties, where applicable.

The program's overall objective will address key risks and evaluate internal control systems, compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and governance, and provide recommendations that will further assist management in achieving their objectives and improving the control environment's effectiveness.

About Us:

Founded in Abbeville, LA, in 1971, Gulf Coast Bank is known throughout Acadiana for getting to know our customers personally and understanding their needs, as well as the needs of the community. Gulf Coast Bank has 10 locations across the Acadiana area and employs more than 120 people. As banking has changed through the years, Gulf Coast Bank has stayed on the cutting edge, while never losing sight of what makes our bank special: providing outstanding customer service and maintaining active involvement in the communities we serve.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct or participate in internal audits of the bank's financial, operational, compliance, technology, and administrative systems. Prepare/review supporting work papers in accordance with the audit procedure and departmental standards.
• Identify potential vulnerabilities, risks, and weaknesses in IT systems by reviewing current procedures, systems, design, and implementation and creating an action plan to improve IT systems.
• Document and execute audit programs, including business process flows, control objectives, key controls, and test plans.
• Discuss apparent deficiencies found as a result of the audit conducted with the operating department in an effort to verify the information and obtain an explanation.
• Issue formal written audit reports, which include determining the risk level of issues identified, support for risk assigned, overall report conclusions, and recommendations to correct unsatisfactory conditions.
• Conduct exit meetings with operating management at the conclusion of each audit.
• Communicate findings and other audit activities directly to the Chief Internal Auditor and/or the Audit Committee of the Board.
• Conduct and report on special investigations (i.e., frauds, etc.).
• Communicate with management regarding findings and recommendations, suggested improvements in operations, and opportunities for cost reduction and earnings improvement.
• Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness of the audit program in the context of changes in the banking environment and initiates any applicable adjustments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting /Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in auditing applications, interfaces, system infrastructure, information processing, and general IT controls.
• Ability to manage time and multiple projects concurrently.
• 2 years relevant audit experience, preferably within the financial services industry
• Experience in Compliance and Banking Safety and Soundness.
• Knowledge of IT security and control practices for relevant platforms and systems.
• Competent knowledge of auditing standards and techniques (emphasis on the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards of Professional Practice/SPP), and internal control systems.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, interpret documents, understand procedures, and write reports and correspondence.

While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates who do not necessarily have all of the qualifications but have sufficient experience and talent.

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation Structure
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Vacation/Sick Leave/Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.