Internal Auditor

This position has the ability to work remotely with travel to the branches, as needed.

In order to be considered for the position, you MUST apply on Paylocity at the following link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/b9944418-e383-4000-853f-3d5b60a36394/Westby-Coop-Credit-Union.

The Internal Auditor will plan, organize, oversee, and/or execute independent audits of credit union functions and processes in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. This position is responsible for ensuring that adequate internal controls exist and that prescribed laws, regulations, and internal policies are followed. In addition, the Internal Auditor may prepare formal reports, policies, and procedures related to the internal audit function.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal audits, reviews, and consulting projects as part of the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Perform all facets of an audit project, including research, planning, risk assessment, interviewing, sampling, testing, analysis, reporting and recommendation formulation, and completion of work papers.
• May administer the Credit Union’s findings management process, including partnering with management to record findings, related corrective actions/tasks, tracking of remediation progress, and reporting to management and the Board of Directors.
• Perform validation testing of finding remediation efforts to ensure issues have been appropriately corrected and processes and controls are in place to prevent reoccurrence.
• Follow state and federal law in the audit process while exhibiting an unbiased, neutral position.
• May develop and facilitate approval of an annual audit plan including the determination of the techniques and procedures used to complete said audits in a neutral position and report findings of weakness or concern to the Credit Union President and the Audit Committee.
• Determine whether internal controls and information systems are complete, adequate and comply with goals, policies and procedures, and are within all applicable laws and compliance standards.
• May perform special audits and investigations outside the realm of scheduled analysis upon request from Executive Management.
• May conduct monthly Audit Committee meetings including the preparation and delivery of materials.
• May coordinate audits completed by external auditors and examiners.
• Stay well informed of regulation changes that affect auditing requirements and credit union and industry essentials.
• Consult department management with the development of controls and reviews procedures and champion internal controls and corporate governance concepts throughout the credit union.
• Maintain ongoing written and verbal communication with department and organizational management, informing them of pertinent observations and status in a timely, objective and relevant manner.
• May perform ongoing monitoring of credit union employee activity and report results to the impacted functional management and the Audit Committee.
• May participate in the review and investigation of employee whistleblower cases.
• Enhance job growth through continuing education, as required or necessary.
• Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

Work Relationships and Scope: Reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Will have regular contact with management and employees of the Compliance Risk department. Will also work with staff members from various other departments of the credit union.

Performance Dimensions:

• Must maintain the integrity of confidential business information and follow all guidelines on confidentiality.
• Provide outstanding services to co-workers & members and thoroughly understand relevant issues and the administrative processes involved in choosing a proper course of action.
• Possess the ability to attend to numerous details with frequent interruptions under the stress of maintaining courteous, effective, and timely relations with a variety of individuals and personalities.
• Promotes quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed.
• Is punctual, flexible, reliable, and demonstrates a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Possess ability to gain the trust and respect of members, management, and employees. Also maintains a positive, professional, team-oriented working relationship with staff and outside vendors.
• Enhance job growth through continuing education, as required or necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a business related major or comparable experience in an audit or risk management field preferred.
• A minimum of five years of audit experience.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA), or similar certification preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and consistently produce accurate work.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Personal integrity for protecting and keeping confidential information as such.
• Analyze problems (not just symptoms), propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry-out decisions made, and follow-up with feedback, where appropriate.
• Ability to work with a wide range of personalities in a courteous, effective, and efficient manner.
• Ability to attend to numerous details, with frequent interruptions, under the stress of maintaining courteous, accurate and timely relations with a variety of individuals.
• Knowledge and ability to apply current financial service industry standards, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to present ideas, report facts and other information clearly and concisely.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient operation of a variety of general office equipment such as a computer, software applications, typewriter, copier, calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine and other similar devices or programs related to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westby, WI 54667