Auditor

*One position available, qualified candidate may work in any available Horizon Farm Credit branch location. To view locations, visit.Work from home opportunity available.Successful candidate may work fromhome with a minimum ofthree days per month working in the office.*

POSITION SUMMARY:Conducts internal audits and loan reviews to determine compliance with federal regulations, policies/procedures, and sound business practices. Risks and controls will be evaluated to determine strengths and/or weaknesses in business processes and will be reported to the appropriate parties.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Verifies compliance with internal control policies/procedures and federal regulations by examining records, reports, operating practices, and existing documentation for the Association's business processes.
• Evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls/processes.
• Assesses and considers the potential for fraud while conducting internal audit and loan review activities.
• Executes established test procedures. Demonstrates flexibility in prioritizing/completing tasks and communicating potential conflicts to leadership.
• Analyzes transactions, records, reports, and existing documentation to determine the adequacy of controls and assess the effectiveness of processes and/or activities.
• Determines whether the Association is operating in a safe and sound manner and is in compliance with federal regulations and internal policies/procedures.
• Documents and reports review findings timely. Prepares supporting documentation and formal reports of all audits, including recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions. Creates high quality deliverables using appropriate business and technical language.
• Prepares exception trackers and verify management's timely remediation of unsatisfactory conditions.
• Assists the CAE in maintaining the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
• Assists in the preparation of risk and control matrices with associated test plans.
• Able to manage multiple engagements/tasks and deadline driven. Demonstrates flexibility in prioritizing/completing tasks and communicating potential conflicts to leadership.
• Providessupport for audits and examinations conducted by external parties (e.g., External Auditor, AgFirst, or FCA).
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• Generally,One to threeyears of experience in audit (internal or external) and/or credit review.
• Preferred certifications - CIA, CPA, or CISA.Optional certifications - CFE, CRMA, or others as designated and offered by Internal Audit governing bodies.
• Experience with business processes, financial reporting, and information technology risks, processes and controls.
• Experience with Corporate Governance and Sarbanes Oxley Act's regulations and requirements.
• Ability to create high quality deliverables using appropriate business and technical language.
• Knowledge of current and emerging auditing technologies/tools such asAuditBoard, Workiva, ACL, IDEA, or other data analytics/mining software.
• Knowledge of COSO framework, CoBIT and/or other leading business and information technology control frameworks.
• Competency performing regulatory research and able to summarize relevant requirements.
• Ability to identify regulatory compliance gaps within internal guidance (policies and procedures).
• Use tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends. Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Use straightforward communication (verbal and written), in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments, and perspectives. Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF software.Working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• May require up to 20% travel.
• Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.

Who are we?

Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team.As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities.

What can we offer you?

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees including:

• Medical insurance with dental and vision care options
• 401 (k) with significant employer matching
• Paid time off, holidays and volunteer time to support work/life balance
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave and short term disability
• Fun and inclusive work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.