IT Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

Executing audits:

• Participates in audit planning meetings, understands audit methodology, audit objectives, and audit procedures
• Creates and prepares documents within the Audit Management System
• Documents accurate, logical, and detailed workpapers clearly describing the work performed and conclusions reached
• Executes testing to detect technical control weaknesses and process improvements
• Professionally conducts interviews and interfaces with multiple process owners, staff, management, and senior management
• Builds strong working relationships with IT, business personnel, and management - to understand their goals, processes, risks, and challenges to better position Internal Audit to assist
• Executes introductory audit procedures at a proficient level
• Executes moderate risk audit procedures
• Reviews low risk audit procedures performed by staff auditor
• Develops recommendations to identified observations. Works with Senior Auditor to ensure recommendations address risk and are appropriate
• Participates and contributes during exit meeting at conclusion of audit
• Creates and prepares audit report based on audit procedures and identified observations
• Provides deliverables to AFCU management and Internal Audit Management in a timely manner
• Performs critical project management duties related to planning, testing, and reporting on internal audit work performed.

Assisting with audit support functions:

• Assist Senior Auditor / Internal Audit Management with audit plan development such as research requests, data gathering, etc.
• Assists with observation tracking as requested by Senior Auditor / Internal Audit Management
• Assists Senior Auditor / Internal Audit Management with managing external auditors, including regulators
• Assists external audit firm with direct-assist control and substantive testing.

Will be conducting research requests, process reviews, and assisting in internal investigations:

• Research, analyze, and respond to other audit inquires and special projects
• Conduct process reviews, create workflows, and identify where efficiencies could be improved
• Assists the Senior Auditor in completing internal investigations and completing related reports as needed.

Maintaining continued profession education (CPE):

• Maintain and develop technical area of expertise
• Maintain annual CPE requirements
• Research and review current and new legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable of credit union and other regulatory agency directives
• Builds trusting and professional relationships across the credit union

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field preferred
• Certifications preferred but not required: CISA, Security+, CISSP, CIA, CFE, CPA, CRMA, BSACS, CFSA, CUCE

Requirements/Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Understands and applies the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
• Knowledge of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• Understanding of related legal and regulatory standards
• Demonstrates business acumen, problem-solving and computer skills
• Travel may be required.

Experience:

• 3 or more years experience in an internal audit function preferred
• Credit union experience in operations, management, or auditing preferred
• Preferred experience in IT, CyberSecurity, Data Analytics, Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management, Fraud Investigations, Compliance, or related field

Skills/Abilities:

• Highest level of personal and professional ethics
• Professional in appearance and attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates curiosity and the ability to analyze information
• Demonstrates and supports a team environment
• Ability to operate related computer applications and software required to complete assigned responsibilities
• Familiar with excel functions
• Receptive to constructive feedback and implements changes in a timely manner
• Demonstrates proficiency in completing audit procedures
• Ability to organize and complete overlapping or simultaneous projects
• Frequent interaction with AFCU management