Corporate Auditor

Job description

PURPOSE:

To develop and implement risk-based financial, operational and compliance audit programs while staying abreast of current trends, new developments, technologies and practices in the audit profession, financial services industry and regulatory environment.

To utilize knowledge of the internal control environment and processes to facilitate and coordinate external audit engagements and regulatory activity.

DIMENSIONS:

The Corporate Auditor is responsible for promoting operating efficiencies, providing assurance over internal controls through testing and validation, and evaluating overall Credit Union operational effectiveness.

Being familiar with all aspects of the Credit Union, the Corporate Auditor assesses adherence to internal policies, procedures and financial industry best practices.

DUTIES:

Perform formal reviews / audits of designated departments and Credit Union business processes.

Continually analyze Operations, seeking out cost effective and efficient methods of providing member service in a controlled environment.

Develop and maintain written audit programs for all designated departments and Credit Union business processes, as well as execution of the specified audit programs.

Communicate with audit team members, through discussions and/or meetings, to ensure that they have a firm understanding of the review/audit process and their individual responsibilities.

Evaluate the effectiveness of each audit situation/finding on its own merits as related to SECU policies, standards and quality of operations, using sound judgment and common sense as a basis for conclusions.

Identify control and governance gaps in processes or systems.

Maintain adequate workpapers to support objective conclusions.

Make specific recommendations for correction or improvement where necessary.

Communicate with departmental management about findings.

Report all findings in a concise and timely manner to management and the Audit Committee in an objective, professional manner.

Coordinate with external auditors and regulators in the preparation of schedules and work papers required for the specific audits and examinations.

Responsible for continually improving knowledge related to auditable areas via internal and external sources.

Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have four year degree with an emphasis in accounting/business preferred.

Broad understanding of the multiple areas of financial services and information technology.

Experience within financial services or the audit industry preferred.

Highest level of integrity and objectivity to preserve independence in all audit functions.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.

Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills are required.

Dedication to the Credit Union philosophy.

Desire for continuous education to include CIA and CISA designations.

Ability to travel when required.

Must be able to speak English fluently.

Must be able to cooperate and collaborate with co-workers.

Must be cordial in all interactions with members and co-workers.

Must adhere to the work schedule and attendance policy established by manager.

Must complete the Credit Union's Basic Module Program requirements within 24 months of hire date as a condition of employment.

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

Office setting with physical proximity to other employees.

Some background noise from other employees, copy machine, and telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Job requires a substantial amount of sitting.

Use hands and fingers to press keys on a computer keyboard to enter or retrieve information.

Use hands and fingers to press telephone key pad and lift telephone receiver.

Must be able to comprehend phone calls.

Must be able to lift 5 pounds.

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State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with a "Do the Right Thing" mission and a goal of helping people in our community. SECU is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and values the differences in our staff and in our North Carolina communities. We believe that embracing the uniqueness of individuals makes our cooperative stronger, more innovative and better able to serve SECU members.

SECU has provided active and retired employees and public school teachers of the State of North Carolina (and their families) consumer financial services for over 80 years. SECU provides consumer loan, deposit and card products and services including mortgage, vehicle, unsecured and credit card loans, checking accounts and debit cards. Savings account products include basic savings, money market, share term certificates of deposit, IRA and other accounts. Additional services include a diversified line of financial advisory services consisting of retirement and education planning, tax preparation, insurance products, investment services and trust and estate planning services through partners and affiliated entities.

SECU wholly owns four subsidiaries (credit union service organizations): a life insurance company, a property management company, an investment advisory company and an introducing broker/dealer. SECU also funds a private foundation. SECU serves 2.3 million members through over 6,900 employees, 265 branch offices, nearly 1,100 ATMs, 24/7/365 support centers, mobile access and an interactive website (). The corporate offices of SECU are in the dynamic, vibrant and growing city of Raleigh, NC.

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.