Audit Specialist (Farmers Credit Union)

Job Summary

• This position is responsible for planning and leading internal audits of the Credit Union including IT, operational and branch audits.
• Provides input for audit planning and scheduling, and assists with fulfilling the annual audit schedule.
• Serves as a mentor to Credit Union audit staff.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for IT audits.

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Essential Job Functions

• Performs audit work for the Credit Union including IT, operational and branch audits.
• Performs highly complex and technical audits with manager oversight as needed.
• Performs less complex audits with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Communicates with auditees and others incident to the audit.
• Researches, tests, maintains work papers, issues summaries and writes correspondence, generates reports. Identifies IT risks and exposures and works with Credit Union IT and IS teams to mitigate and resolve them.
• May participate in performing risk assessments.
• Interacts with various contacts and resources to maintain and develop technical knowledge and expertise, notably in the area of IT.
• Learns and understands the risks facing the Credit Union by analyzing controls and other information gathered through audits.
• Contributes to the development of internal audit strategy by communicating findings to management and making appropriate recommendations.
• Works on investigations and special projects including but not limited to following-up on findings notated by NCUA and CPA examiners/auditors.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree required in business administration or a related field.
• Other: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience in auditing or accounting role within a credit union or other financial institution required.
• Experience with IT audit and methodology preferred.

Physical Actions

• This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.
• Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift.
• Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance.
• Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Visually verifies and reads information.
• Visually locates material, resources and other objects.
• Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.