Audit Manager

Description POSITION SUMMARY

The Audit Manager provides an objective evaluation of internal controls, risk management and governance processes through the assessment of operational efficiency, financial reporting, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards as well as detecting, investigating and deterring all types of fraud. In executing the responsibilities of this position, the Audit Manager collects, examines and analyzes detailed policies, reports, financial statements, operating procedures and processes for financial, operational and corporate governance audits which, in most cases, will be of high complexity and which require a high order of analytical, interpretive, and / or constructive thinking in varied situations covering multiple areas of the Credit Union.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop annually the Internal Audit Plan based on the assessed risk, discussions with management, industry trends and professional judgment.
• Collect, examine, analyze, and review documentation. Study policies and procedures, the Credit Union's risk profile and mitigating controls, and financial statements. Review business processes, control frameworks, and business units across the company.
• Lead the development, review, and enhancement of internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies to ensure alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
• Working independently and with limited guidance from management, establish engagement objectives, create risk-based test plans, and demonstrate the professional judgment necessary to achieve these objectives.
• Collaborate with the staff internal auditor and lead a significant role in planning the audit, presentation of the audit plan, post-audit follow-up, recommendations to management and participating in exit interviews with appropriate credit union personnel.
• Monitors all audits in progress to ensure audit objectives are met and audit is completed in a timely manner. Reviews completed audit and compliance projects. Asserts opinion on areas audited as to personnel performance, reliability of accounting and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Serves as the liaison between the Supervisory Committee and the Credit Union. Work closely with the Supervisory Committee and the Director of Risk to ensure that the audit planning activities, including scope, timing, and resource allocation, are effectively completed and documented in a thorough and timely manner.
• Act as In-Charge Auditor of assigned audits and responsible for overall success of project with an emphasis on complex and / or high-risk areas.
• Perform special projects as directed by management and research current industry, financial reporting, and regulatory issues to build upon knowledge base and develop a basis for identifying trends.

Qualifications

Education Bachelors of Finance (preferred)

Bachelors of Accounting (preferred)

Experience Completed CIA, CCUIA or CISA (or other pertinent certification) preferred. Must have ability and desire to obtain a certification once hired. (preferred)

Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills (preferred)

Strong ability to effectively plan time, method, manner and sequence of own work assignments as well as those of the audit team. (preferred)

Strong ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written information and respond to questions in-person as well as small group situations. (preferred)

Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, NCUA Regulations, and credit union operations. (preferred)

5 years : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline in addition to 5 years related experience. (preferred)