Senior Internal Auditor: Lead Audits & Controls

Nwfcu; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

12 paid holidays

Volunteer time off (24 hours)

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Northwest Federal Credit Union in Virginia is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex internal audit projects, develop scope, perform testing, and report results. The senior may supervise other staff and ensure audits cover financial and operational processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting/business/MIS, at least two years auditing experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of IIA standards and BSA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or management information systems or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in auditing, accounting or related field.
• Previous experience in the control and completion of audit assignments or projects.
• Good leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Good analytical ability and judgment.
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written reports.
• Above-average knowledge of auditing practices and accounting, information systems and/or regulatory matters as appropriate to the situation.
• The ability to develop and maintain working relationships with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and contractors.
• The ability to use applicable technologies as required by the duties of the position.
• Basic understanding of financial computations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews of responsible management and staff as needed to gain an overall understanding of systems, processes, procedures, reports and transactions and to examine specific issues or areas
• Perform audit testing by analyzing audit evidence to determine compliance with applicable policies and procedures and determine the operating effectiveness of controls under review
• Identify, obtain, analyze and evaluate relevant information to support audit conclusions and results
• Prepare audit work papers to document relevant information obtained, analyzed and evaluated that support audit observations and conclusions
• Document audit work performed in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Participate in exit conferences with management personnel to discuss issues and recommendations
• Draft audit reports which include a background discussion of the operations and activities audited, objective, scope, conclusion, observations, recommendations and management responses for audits completed
• Consult with the Internal Audit management on problem areas and recommends solutions for consideration
• Performs and/or assists with assurance and monitoring activities, which includes but not limited to, complaints investigation, facilitation external and regulatory examinations, and Request for Proposal (RFP) process
• Adhere to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations, Internal Audit and all related Credit Union policies and procedures

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting / business / MIS or equivalent

Job description

Northwest Federal Credit Union in Virginia is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex internal audit projects, develop scope, perform testing, and report results. The senior may supervise other staff and ensure audits cover financial and operational processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting/business/MIS, at least two years auditing experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of IIA standards and BSA regulations.