Senior Internal Auditor at EFCU Financial

Description

EFCU Financial Federal Credit Union Position Description

TITLE: Senior Internal Auditor  

DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit  

REPORTS TO: Chief Audit Executive  

SUPERVISES: N/A  

FLSA STATUS: Exempt  

Purpose: The Senior Internal Auditor carries out the duties and responsibilities as dictated by professional standards and contributes to the Credit Union’s mission by serving a junior leadership role in the Internal Audit department. The Senior Internal Auditor performs auditor-in-charge duties on engagements, completes higher-risk audit testing, and acts as an interim department leader when senior leadership is unavailable. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Auditor Fieldwork Responsibilities

• Perform and lead audit fieldwork for higher-risk areas
• Complete complex data analytics, detailed testing, full root cause analyses, and other difficult projects

2. Auditor-in-Charge Role

• Perform first review of engagement workpapers as assigned
• Create and/or review audit work programs for engagements
• Lead risk assessments and develop and evaluate control framework

3. Internal Audit Department Leadership

• Serve as interim department leader and figurehead when the Chief Audit Executive
• is unavailable
• Model ethical behavior
• Ensure team compliance with independence requirements.

4. Training and Continuing Professional Education

• Create and execute an individual training plan that meets all certification needs,
• and expands knowledge base
• Share information obtained during educational events with peers and junior team
• members
• Coaches and mentors team members

5. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.

6. Build stakeholder relationships and explain audit conclusions and recommendations clearly.

7. Other Duties and Functions

• Perform a lead liaison role for department interactions with external auditors,
• regulators, officials, and other stakeholders
• Provide support and assistance for the Supervisory Committee
• Maintain a working knowledge of Credit Union history and all company policies and
• procedures
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Salary:  $66,472.64  

Requirements

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor designation actively pursued or attained
• Certified Fraud Analyst and/or Certified Risk Management Assurance designation preferred
• Five or more years of Internal Audit experience
• In-depth experience in National Credit Union Administration guidelines.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data and apply basic statistical techniques.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Must pass all credit and bond requirements.
• Knowledge of Credit Union products and services is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Global Internal Audit Standards
• Organization and Time Management: Superior ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to relate to team members and stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Technological Competency: Ability to learn systems and programs used by the department, and adapt to changing technologies
• Confidentiality: Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all matters, at all times
• Professionalism and Due Care: Sound decision making, ability to take feedback, and a professional attitude that puts the best interest of the members first.
• Strategic Thinking: Considers the best interest of the Credit Union when making decisions and leads with the future in mind.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team

member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

• Normal office environment where there is little discomfort or exposure to hazards due to
• temperature, dust, noise, etc.
• While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to
• walk; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms.
• The team member consistently is required to stand and sit, view computer screen, talk
• and hear, and at times may lift/move up to 10 pounds.