Staff Auditor

LOCATION

Mountain America Center - Hybrid:

9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, UT 84070

SCHEDULE

Full Time

To be effective, an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.

• Provide quality service to each and every member, vendor and internal customer.
• Conduct audits of functions throughout the credit union to:
  • Evaluate the compliance with credit union policies and procedures and sound lending practices.
  • Evaluate compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assess preliminary audit risk.
  • Determine the adequacy of internal controls.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of credit union operations and adherence to good business practices.
  • Examine and evaluate the adequacy of information systems and software application controls.
  • Assess various risks associated with information systems processes, in accordance with COSO and COBIT frameworks.
  • Identify opportunities for improved member service and greater operating efficiency.
  • Assess severity of audit exceptions.
  • Analyze root causes of audit exceptions.
  • Formulate recommendations to address root causes.
  • Communicate audit results to department managers.
  • Evaluate the organization’s progress in correcting significant audit exceptions.
• Evaluate the organization’s progress in correcting significant audit exceptions.
• Collaborate with engagement audit team to develop audit scope and objectives, and conduct audit work, with minimal supervision.
• Perform ad hoc data analysis in conjunction with audits, as necessary.
• Participate in audit planning, team stand-up, and review meetings, and take notes or facilitate recording as assigned.
• Make recommendations to improve policies and procedures based on information audited.
• Create findings and make recommendations to improve policies and procedures based on information audited.
• Prepare and present engagement results to audit team members, stakeholders, and product owners.
• Comply with all regulations as required by law, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, FACT Act, GLBA, Regulation CC (funds availability), Regulation DD (TIS) and other regulations as required by law as it relates to his/her position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Experience

• Two or more years of financial institution experience with at least one year of general experience in compliance, regulatory risk guidelines, controls, and/or general branch/lending audit exposure.
• Understanding of IIA standards, including IPPS, GTAG, and other practice guidance preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field OR 4 additional years of experience in a credit union or audit setting.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Pursuing CIA, CPA, CFSA, CISA, or other comparable auditing certification preferred

Managerial Responsibility

Has no supervisory/managerial responsibilities

Interpersonal Skills

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Computer/Office Equipment Skills

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Knowledge of computer-assisted audit techniques preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with Symitar.

Language Skills

Demonstrated ability to clearly express ideas, methodology, results, and recommendations verbally, in writing and through insightful reports and graphic illustrations.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of financial institution operations and transactions.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Understanding of and experience applying COSO and COBIT frameworks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.
• Ability to understand regulations.
• Understanding of the credit union data system and ability to use a computer, and software applications.
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, improprieties, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong organizing and time management skills and the ability to work productively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and timelines.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently.

Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or reach occasionally.

Vision Requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Weight Lifted or Force Exerted

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Environmental

There are no unusual environmental factors (such as a typical office)

Noise Environment

Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

***This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.***

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