Senior Auditor

About the role

To perform audits and reviews, and to review, test, and assess control environment to help safeguard credit union assets.

Responsibilities

• Create findings and make recommendations to improve policies and procedures based on information audited.
• Assists manager in determining the anticipated impact of upcoming regulatory changes on the audit plan.
• Conducts follow-up reviews to evaluate the organization’s progress in correcting significant audit exceptions.
• Evaluates compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Analyzes and prepares reports and graphs that reflect trends in the credit union.
• Identifies opportunities for improved member service and greater operating efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years experience conducting audits/control assessments in the banking or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of industry, markets and regulations relevant to auditing credit union processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and application of such guidance.
• Experience on effectively executing large complex audits.
• Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firm preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline, or related field.
• Graduate degree in a related subject preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), especially Excel.
• Knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques preferred.
• Experience with data analysis software, such as ACL, IDEA, and/or Picalo, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to perform ad hoc data analysis in conjunction with audits, as necessary.
• Understanding of financial institution operations and transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.
• Ability to understand regulations.
• Understanding of the credit union data system and ability to use a computer, and software applications.
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, improprieties, and opportunities for improvement.

Physical Abilities / Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or reach occasionally.
• Weight lifted or force exerted ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally may need to lift up to 50 pounds.
• No unusual environmental factors (such as a typical office).
• No moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic).