Senior Auditor

Job description

At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.Position Purpose:Performs operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, as well as determining compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations. The Internal Auditor will assist in completion of the Bank's annual audit plan, including audits, special projects and annual controls testing to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).Responsibilities/Duties/Function/Tasks:Conduct reviews that examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank's risk management, internal control, and governance processes.Develop and execute audits from beginning to end in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Bank/department policies and procedures.Prepare accurate audit work papers in a timely manner that use sufficient evidential matter to document and support the results of audit tests performed.Summarize and communicate audit results to Audit management and Bank management in a timely manner.Assist in the formulation of recommendations designed to improve controls and/or methods of operation.Manage departmental internal controls and regulatory issues.Other duties and projects may be assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required (accounting, finance or other business subjects preferred).5+ years of business experience; audit experience preferred.CPA and/or CIA designations preferred. If person has not achieved certification, candidate is expected to work towards obtaining it.Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically.Strong knowledge of control principles/framework (COSO).Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent attention to detail.Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.Strong personal computer skills, including use of spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.Physical requirements:The physical demands described here are generally representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle controls; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds. Some positions, including, but not limited to positions in Administrative Services, may be required to lift, move and/or carry up to 50 pounds.Travel: Employees in this position may travel periodically for work related activities, but it is not a regular part of the job.Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.Position Purpose:Performs operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, as well as determining compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations. The Internal Auditor will assist in completion of the Bank's annual audit plan, including audits, special projects and annual controls testing to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).Responsibilities/Duties/Function/Tasks:Conduct reviews that examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank's risk management, internal control, and governance processes.Develop and execute audits from beginning to end in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Bank/department policies and procedures.Prepare accurate audit work papers in a timely manner that use sufficient evidential matter to document and support the results of audit tests performed.Summarize and communicate audit results to Audit management and Bank management in a timely manner.Assist in the formulation of recommendations designed to improve controls and/or methods of operation.Manage departmental internal controls and regulatory issues.Other duties and projects may be assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required (accounting, finance or other business subjects preferred).5+ years of business experience; audit experience preferred.CPA and/or CIA designations preferred. If person has not achieved certification, candidate is expected to work towards obtaining it.Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically.Strong knowledge of control principles/framework (COSO).Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent attention to detail.Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.Strong personal computer skills, including use of spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.Physical requirements:The physical demands described here are generally representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle controls; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds. Some positions, including, but not limited to positions in Administrative Services, may be required to lift, move and/or carry up to 50 pounds.Travel: Employees in this position may travel periodically for work related activities, but it is not a regular part of the job.Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.