Ames National Corporation (ANC), a multi-bank holding company based out of central Iowa, is seeking an Internal Audit Director to join our team! If you are an analytical, detailed, problem solver and are searching for your next career opportunity this position may be just what you are looking for. Ames National Corporation works hard to move forward our Mission of being Customer Focused, Locally Empowered, and Team Member Driven. The Internal Audit Director will contribute to our Mission by overseeing the Audit team, managing the Internal Audit Program, and administering the internal control testing program. Additional duties for the position include:

Auditing (Internal Controls and Regulatory Compliance)

• Establishes and oversees the overall Audit Program for ANC and works with internal ANC Auditors to ensure the audit program is being adhered to.
• Serves as the primary contact with External Auditors and coordinates the Company’s audit program to meet external auditor requirements.
• Meets with the ANC Audit Committee quarterly to provide reports updating the Committee on internal and external audit activity, bank examination results, and updates on fraud activity.
• Meets with external Board members of the affiliate banks annually to discuss audit activity and regulatory examination results of their respective bank.
• Works with ANC Auditors to plan, conduct, and report internal audit findings to bank management, discuss new bank regulations to determine if new audits should be added to the Audit Schedules, and to ensure follow-up to deficiencies cited in internal audits, regulatory examinations, and audit related findings from external auditors.
• Attends bi-monthly Compliance/Risk Management meetings at each affiliate bank to discuss compliance and audit related issues with bank management.
• Attends affiliate bank regulatory meetings and reports bank examination results to the ANC Audit Committee.

Internal Control Testing

• Establishes and oversees the internal control testing program at ANC and affiliate banks.
• Serves as the lead contact for ANC’s Audit Committee and External Auditors for internal control testing and reporting of any testing deficiencies.

Leadership

• Works directly with the ANC Audit Committee Chair and the External Accounting firm to coordinate quarterly Audit Committee meetings including creating meeting agendas and preparing minutes to be presented to the ANC Board of Directors.
• Meets regularly with ANC internal auditors to evaluate the Audit and internal control programs, review the status of each bank’s Audit Schedule, and discuss new laws or regulations.
• Provides guidance to and assists fellow ANC audit staff in completing affiliate bank audits to help keep each bank’s Audit Schedule and internal control testing current.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field.
• Five or more years of audit or audit-related banking experience required.
• Public accounting or bank examiner experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license a plus.
• Experience leading others preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including insurance, paid time off and generous 401k employer match.
• Opportunities for professional development and supportive audit team.
• Flexibility and work/life balanced culture.

Ames National Corporation is a multi-bank holding company with six central Iowa banks that operate in 11 communities from 18 banking offices. Corporate offices are located in Ames, Iowa.

Join us in ensuring that our audit processes meet the highest standards in the banking industry!

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