Audit Services - Staff Internal Auditor I

TITLE: STAFF INTERNAL AUDITOR ISTATUS: EXEMPTREPORT TO: MANAGER – AUDIT SERVICESDEPARTMENT: AUDIT SERVICESJOB CODE: 4214 PAY SCALE: $63,000.00 - $71,000.00 ANNUALLY   GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Assists with operational, financial, information technology, and compliance internal audits and consultations.  Seeks to obtain reasonable assurance that entity functional processes have adequate internal controls. Also assists in planning and performance of assigned audits to provide all levels of management and the Supervisory Committee with independent analysis, evaluations, and recommendations.   TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:   Assist with risk-based internal audits, branch audits, compliance reviews and consultations in assigned area and prepare draft audit program to ensure appropriate audit coverage of critical activities, under supervision. Perform detailed audit tasks, document the results, and report to management regarding the adequacy of internal controls, under supervision. Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.  Identify internal control weaknesses, develop collaborative audit recommendations, and draft audit reports, under supervision. Provide independent evaluations of operational and financial controls, policies, and procedures. Perform and coordinate follow-up audits to determine if management has taken action to mitigate risks identified. Prepare work papers, observations and reports following department standards under supervision. Develop client relationships. Participate in fraud and special investigations as necessary. Assist external auditors in their annual review of operations and systems. Ability to travel 20% annually. Travel as necessary to various out-of-town locations.  At times, before and after-hours travel may be necessary. Perform other functions, as assigned. PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS: Frequent use of personal computer to prepare and analyze audit data.  Effective oral and written communication skills to complete audit reports and analysis   and to make oral presentations to Management and staff. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS:  INTERNAL: All levels of management and staff, and the Supervisory Committee.         EXTERNAL: External auditors, peer groups.   QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or acceptable equivalent from four-year college or university (or equivalent work experience EXPERIENCE: Up to 2 years of progressive audit experience, or other audit work within a financial institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  At least 1 years as an internal auditor, or equivalent preferred.  Banking, Credit Union, or other Financial Services industry experience desired. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Familiarity with COSO, International Standards of the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing & Practice Advisories, risk-based auditing theory techniques and procedures; accounting theory and methods; management and organizational principles; statistical methods.  Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, mathematical aptitude, and interpersonal skills.  Familiarity with Teammate and Data Analytics desired. Ability to work in a team environment.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required. Travel to local and statewide Golden 1 branches and other locations by car or public conveyance to perform audits. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office equipment, such as financial calculators, personal computer, facsimile machine, and telephone. Corrected vision in normal range. Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.   LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  Pursuit of CIA, Certified Internal Systems Auditor, Certified Financial Services Auditor, or equivalent is recommended.  Possession of a valid California driver’s license is desirable.   THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THIS EMPLOYEE.   HE OR SHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES REQUESTED BY HIS OR HER SUPERVISOR THAT ARE WITHIN HIS / HER KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY AS WELL AS HIS / HER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES. REV 05.26.2023

Salary : $63,000 - $71,000