Internal Audit Specialist I chez BayPort Credit Union

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct financial, compliance, and operational audits, business advisory and consultation services, investigations and review internal control structures, accountability, and the use of resources.  Work is performed under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DUTIES:

• Conducts financial, compliance, and operational audits, business advisory and consultation services, investigations and review internal control structures, accountability, and the use of resources.
• Reviews compliance with policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• Performs “start to finish” audits, including:
  • Performing planning (e.g., creating/updating the audit program, setting up and leading planning meetings, performing a risk assessment related to the audit area, designing audit procedures, etc.)
  • Performing detailed audit procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports, and policies and procedures for accuracy and effectiveness.
  • Completing work papers that document and support the audit work performed.
  • Composing reports, including observations and recommendations for improvement, on the activities, systems or procedures being reviewed.
  • Leading exit-conferences.
• Performs follow-up procedures to ensure compliance with recommendations noted in audit reports.
• Maintains effective working relationships and communicate with auditees and employees at all levels.
• Assist with external audits and regulatory examinations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related business field, or equivalent work experience within a financial institution.

Certification: 

• Candidate must earn a professional certification [e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), etc.] in a field related to job duties within 24 months of employment.
• Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred.

Preferred Experience: Prior experience working in public accounting or within an internal audit, accounting or finance function.

Preferred Knowledge: Knowledge of financial institutions and products and services offered. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to adhere to BayPort Credit Union’s Core Values:  Integrity, Be Bold, Compassion, Diversity, Innovation, It’s On Me, and One Team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (includes Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), and supporting Credit Union software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to use of complex functions (i.e., VLOOKUP, IF statements, etc.), charts, pivot tables, data manipulation, etc.
• Working knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits; as well as a knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems.
• High proficiency with computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATS) software (e.g., IDEA, ActiveData, etc.).
• Excellent documentation and formatting, strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including dictation, spelling, and grammar accuracy.
• Excellent oral communication skills; communicate clearly in all situations, participate in meetings, conduct business via email, text messaging, video/web conferencing, and phone.
• Exhibit strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, plan workloads, and complete tasks in a timely fashion as well as work in a team setting.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit and financial institutions.
• Ability to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and design internal controls, as needed.
• Ability to specialize in three to five areas (e.g., branch audits, consumer lending, business lending, electronic payments, etc.) related to credit unions.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, working conditions or essential functions of this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove essential functions as business needs warrant. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.