Senior Internal Auditor

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Continuously maintain independence and objectivity.

• Responsible for understanding and applying the Institute of Internal Auditors'International Professional Practices Framework,which includes theGlobal Internal Audit Standards.

• Able to perform the following functions with limited guidance from the Auditor-in-Charge or Audit Management:
  • Identify and assess the variety of risks inherently present in financial, operational, and business systems
  • Evaluate the potential for fraudulent activity
  • Evaluate key controls in place to mitigate risk levels
  • Analyze information and data and draw conclusions based upon professional judgment
  • Interview clients about risks and controls

• Perform integrated operational, regulatory, and system application audits throughout the credit union and its subsidiaries with limited oversight.

• Drive adherence to audit schedule and execute the Audit Plan/projects within budgeted hours and established deadlines on a consistent basis.

• Perform Auditor-in-Charge duties for moderate scope audits which includes:
  • Managing all phases of the audit (e.g., planning the scope of review, execution of fieldwork, reviewing workpapers and auditor's judgment, etc.) with limited oversight from Audit Management
  • Preparing findings reports and draft audit reports with minimal revisions
  • Supervising the efforts of other auditors to ensure audit timelines are being met
  • Ensuring the quality of work and due professional care adheres to the Global Internal Audit Standards.
  • Mentoring and coaching new and existing internal auditors to develop their technical and behavioral auditing skills.
  • Providing continuous feedback regarding performance of the audit team throughout fieldwork, post audit evaluations, and workpaper review comments.
  • Proactively communicate with the client and Audit Management on the audit status.
  • Leading exit meetings and effectively communicate audit results and recommendations to management.

• Build strong product and services, operational and technical knowledge of all areas of the organization, including applicable policies/procedures, laws, and regulations to provide specialized subject matter expertise to the team. Share specialized knowledge of assigned client areas with other auditors when coaching and mentoring others.

• Document workpapers, with minimal revisions and in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships throughout the organization. Protect and support the audit team's credibility and integrity through individual actions and mentoring others.

• Actively participate in quarterly client meetings, special projects, conversions, and new initiatives in a risk consultant manner, proactively promoting risk management concepts.

• All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or related business field is required
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) is preferred
• Previous financial institution experience is preferred

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient knowledge of operations, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and various software applications necessary.
• Participation in professional organizations and educational opportunities to acquire necessary hours to retain professional credentials annually is essential.
• Behavioral characteristics include problem-solving, decisiveness, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to grasp concepts quickly, analyze data and draw sound conclusions based on one's judgment and ability to validate the assessment of other auditors' judgment is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and the capability to handle multiple tasks.
• Display initiative, accountability, and responsibility while acting as Auditor-in-Charge to meet established budget hours and timeframes in completing the annual Audit Plan.
• Desire to lead and develop other team members' technical audit and behavioral skills (e.g., coaching/mentoring).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to interact with various levels of staff, management, and Board of Director's Audit Committee members, to communicate audit findings.
• Display professional composure, fairness, and sensitivity to others and promote a team environment.
• Demonstrates the Expert competency level under the Performance section of the IIA Internal Audit Competency Framework for moderate size audits.
• Executes some of the Applied Knowledge competency level under the Leadership & Communication section of the IIA Internal Audit Competency Framework.

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions.The functions are not all-encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management. The work environment characteristics described representing those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources