Internal Audit Manager

Responsibilities:
Strategically and tactically lead and direct the audit area of the credit union;

Develop risk based annual audit plan for the credit union;

Analyze audit programs for effectiveness, recommending changes and improvements where appropriate.

Manage and supervise internal audit staff;

Aid in the development of internal audit staff’s skills and competencies;

Develop and maintain audit programs and define scope of reviews;

Oversee internal audit documentation and work papers;

Evaluate and analyze all audit findings thoroughly to reach logical conclusions about the controls in place or absence of required internal control measures;

Follow up on outstanding findings to ensure appropriate resolution;

Supervise completion of annual audit plan and manage inflow of information to Senior Management;

Review department related policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements and sound practices;

Maintain appropriate records for all audit documentation;

Complete required site visits to credit union locations as needed;

Act as liaison or aid with internal staff, external auditors and DFI and NCUA examiners to ensure requests for items and information are satisfactorily met;

Maintain up to date skills and competency through on-going professional, formal and informal training or self-study;

Present audit reports and/or observations to the Supervisory Committee and act as the primary contact of the Committee members;

Collaborate with the Compliance Officer to ensure the credit union’s policies and strategies are compliant with applicable laws and regulations;

Conduct special audits/projects and investigations as assigned;

Adhere to appropriate Risk Management and Compliance policies and procedures

Perform various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, accounting and/or related work experience with knowledge of federal and state credit union regulations;

Minimum five to seven (7 years in internal audit or external auditing of financial institutions with minimum two (2) Years in supervisory role.

Skills, Education and/or Certifications Required

Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of experience in a financial institution is preferred;

CIA, CFSA, and/or CPA Certifications encouraged but not required. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred;

Advanced understanding of business risk, internal controls and internal audit methodology, and technical standards, and the ability to apply these concepts in new situations;

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present audit results confidently and accurately;

Strong analytical ability and capability to identify problems and solutions and work with audited management in a collaborative manner;

Ability to work with all levels of management and credit union staff;

Ability to resolve conflicts with supervisors and managers;

Organized, efficient, and able to work independently;

Detail-oriented to generate accurate and precise work;

Strong project management skills.