Internal Staff Auditor

Velera; United States; Remote; USD 68.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical with telemedicine

Dental and Vision

401k with employer match

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Zusammenfassung

Velera, a premier payments CUSO and fintech partner, is seeking an Internal Staff Auditor to perform audits across the organization. You will assess risks, test controls, and help ensure regulatory compliance while interacting with senior management.

The role offers a remote-first environment with strong benefits and opportunities to contribute to financial services controls and process improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or related field.
• Two years of audit or audit-related experience required.
• Understanding of financial services controls and IT general controls.
• Audit certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA) or actively pursuing preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist in internal risk assessments under Audit Management.
• Interpret regulations pertaining to IT systems and processes.
• Evaluate IT infrastructure and data flows for key controls.
• Draft process narratives and audit programs for reviews.
• Prepare audit reports and monitor remediation actions.

Kenntnisse

Audit fundamentals

IT controls

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication with management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Join the People Helping People

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Opportunity:

The Internal Staff Auditor assists in performing internal audit assignments throughout the company, working independently or under the supervision of Audit Management (Internal Audit Manager, the SVP of Internal Audit or working as part of the audit team of VELERA’s co-sourced Internal Audit partners). The staff auditor will work as part of an audit team to assist in the execution of audits, evaluate risks, test controls, and review processes related to financial data and systems, internal controls, department procedures, and compliance with regulatory rules and company policies. The incumbent will assist with tracking of open audit findings and facilitate response generation, information gathering, testing evidence, and escalation of prior findings with the Audit Management. There will be exposure to senior management throughout the organization. Internal Auditors may work closely with staff from third party organizations providing internal audit support.

Day In the Life:

• Assists with completing internal risk assessments under Internal Audit management.
• Interpreting regulations as they pertain to information systems, platforms, and IT operating processes, practices and procedures.
• Evaluating information technology (IT) infrastructure, data flows/processes, and operating procedures in accordance with established standards identification of key controls, control design, and/or control deficiencies through the development of risks and controls matrix, including the reliability and effectiveness of internal information systems controls.
• Drafting process documentation, including process narratives and flow charts, for review to assist with audit planning and execution.
• Creation of the audit program and testing procedures at the entity, process, transaction or application levels, including assessing controls and potential risks.
• Assessing risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and technical issues.
• Maintaining open communication with management
• Partnering with internal clients to define action plans for deficiencies identified.
• Preparing reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
• Monitors management’s completion of the actions agreed upon in the remediation process.
• Prepares Audit reports.
• Define gaps or process deficiencies and associated action plans for remediation.
• Determines and recommends improvements during implementation of IT system changes or upgrades.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology and/or business or related field is required.
• Currently holds, or actively pursuing, an audit professional certification, such as CPA, CIA or CISA or equivalent audit credentials.
• Required to hold an audit certification(s) as condition of continued employment.
• Two (2) years experience working in audit or an audit-related function such as accounting, risk management, IT, or other business or operational position required.
• Experience with payment systems and financial services related to the credit/debit card industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial services, systems, operational, and/or technology controls; knowledge of internal audit standards and practices; must have working knowledge of IT general controls
• Experience with financial institution regulatory standards such as NCUA, OCC, FFIEC, Nacha ACH, or related, a plus.
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor with commensurate comprehension of Accounting, finance, and/or information technology internal controls and standards oIIA, IPPF, Cobit, Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC 1, 2, and 3, auditing standards and procedures oNIST, ITIL, ISACA, or related standards The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Risk-assessment practices.

About Velera

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.

Pay Equity

$67,700.00 - $86,300.00 - $104,900.00 of salary range

The anticipated hiring range for this position is typically between the minimum and midpoint of the posted salary range; however, actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, education, internal equity, and overall business and budget considerations. Velera is committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects both individual role and responsibilities, individual performance, and market.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “EEO is the Law” Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

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This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.