What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Congressional?
The Auditor conducts audits of Credit Union operations to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations; provides documentation of the Credit Union's internal control environment; reports findings and makes recommendations.
Where you will have an impact:
- Performs assigned audit procedures and recommends enhancements to the Credit Union's operating systems.
- Performs evaluations of the Credit Union's internal control systems by maintenance of permanent files incorporating narrative descriptions, flowcharts, memos, etc.; reports findings and recommendations.
- Performs financial audit procedures on the Credit Union's records and reports findings and recommendations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Table:
Qualifications and Skills required
- Two years to five years of similar or related experience
- Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in accounting/finance
- Credit Union or US Banking experience is a must.
- A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.
- Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature.
- Work may involve motivating or influencing others.
- Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
Other Skills
- Solid knowledge in all areas of accounting and audit procedures and the ability to work independently; certification as a certified public accountant or a certified internal auditor preferred.
- Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software; must be able to PC and all types of general office equipment.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Must maintain information with confidentiality and discretion.
- Must be bonded and maintain an acceptable personal credit history.
Physical Requirements:
Congressional Federal is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position. The following list outlines the physical considerations that are normally encountered in this job.
- Ability to communicate with staff, members and the public.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and to occasionally lift and move items up to 20 lbs. in weight.
Why Join Us?
Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match 401K contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program and employee wellness.
Work-Life Balance – You will also be eligible for paid vacation of 15 days and 10 days of Sick leave on an annual basis.
Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.