Associate Auditor/Auditor

Benefits Overview

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose- stand for something!
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model – flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• CoBank University robust curriculum –associate training and development, including higher education tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding 401k – up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Time-Off Packages – Vacation 15 days, 10 Paid Sick Days, and 10 Paid Holidays
• Community Impact – United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups – creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate with “GEM” awards, including a monetary value
• On-site Fitness Center and Café
• ECO transportation pass provided to every Denver associate

Job Description

At CoBank, our Associate Auditor/Auditor coordinates and performs financial, operational, technology and/or regulatory audits in accordance with established department and professional audit standards.  Prepares work papers that support opinions presented in reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs audits in accordance with professional audit standards, procedures and guidelines, within the boundaries of individual assignments, and within specifications and timeframes listed in the audit plan.
• Assists in the risk assessment process.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of verbal and written presentations and reports to management detailing audit results.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of financial and operational controls using risk-based concepts. Uses audit engagements as opportunities to identify, review and test key business controls to assist management in meeting its objectives.
• Develops professional expertise in audit best practices, and in the technical areas of responsibility.
• Conducts special reviews, participates in special projects, and performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, technology, information systems or other relevant discipline.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree and/or certifications such Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred.
• One (1) or more years of relevant experience, preferably in banking or the financial services industry preferred.
• Familiarity with auditing principles and applying best practices of the internal audit profession.
• Familiarity with COSO framework, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other regulatory requirements for financial institutions.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage workload and projects, prioritize competing commitments, and complete assignments in accordance with established deadlines.
• Demonstrated technical, analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and build relationships with associates and management at all levels across the bank.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
• Availability for occasional work outside normal business hours.
• Availability for occasional travel.
• Required: 10-20% travel

Compensation Information

• Estimated Base Salary Range: $52,000-$83,000
• Target short-term incentive opportunity: 6-9%

About CoBank

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

CoBank will not consider a work visa H1B, EAD (Employment Authorization Document or Permit) or OPT (Optional Practical Training) for this position. 

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.CoBank requires all newly hired associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and new hires will be asked to register their proof of vaccination. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon an applicant supplying proof of vaccination against COVID-19; provided, however that CoBank may provide a reasonable accommodation for an applicant’s known disability or sincerely held religious belief.

Salary : $52,000 - $83,000