Remote Internal Auditor — Risk & Compliance

Apple Federal Credit Union; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Apple Federal Credit Union is seeking an Internal Auditor at its Fairfax, VA headquarters. This role performs risk-based audit and advisory work across the organization, evaluating internal controls, regulatory compliance, and asset safeguarding, with data-driven testing and strong judgment.

The candidate should have at least five years in audits, preferably in a regulated financial institution, and a degree in accounting, finance, or information systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional auditing experience, including meaningful experience performing or leading internal, external, compliance, operational, financial, or information-systems audits.
• Experience in a regulated financial institution is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business, information systems, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to discuss sensitive issues diplomatically and present well-supported conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent assurance and consulting engagements across all areas of the credit union, including operational, financial, compliance, technology, governance, and strategic risk functions.
• Review credit union procedures to ensure adequate internal controls.
• Participate in the risk assessment process; help develop, maintain, and revise the annual audit plan; define objectives, scope, testing, approaches, sampling methods, and required evidence.
• Obtain and analyze system reports, data extracts, logs, reconciliations, and transaction populations; validate report logic; use audits tools to identify anomalies and support conclusions.
• Conduct audits and monitoring activities addressing applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, Credit Union policies, and procedures, including other regulatory and high-risk areas.
• Prepare organized workpapers documenting procedures performed, evidence obtained, exceptions identified, root-cause considerations, conclusions, and recommendations; draft audit reports for management and oversight committees.
• Track and validate corrective actions; determine whether identified risks have been mitigated and remediation is sustainable.

Job description

Apple Federal Credit Union is seeking an Internal Auditor at its Fairfax, VA headquarters. This role performs risk-based audit and advisory work across the organization, evaluating internal controls, regulatory compliance, and asset safeguarding, with data-driven testing and strong judgment.

The candidate should have at least five years in audits, preferably in a regulated financial institution, and a degree in accounting, finance, or information systems.