Internal Auditor

Job Title:  Internal Auditor

Department: Internal Audit

Reports to: Internal Audit Manager

Hours per Week: 40 hrs./week Salary Exempt

Company Summary

Welcome to Financial Plus Credit Union (FPCU) – 'The Place where it’s Possible.' 

At FPCU, we believe in the power of collaboration, embrace inclusivity as a strength, and are driven by a shared commitment to success. Our community-centered approach goes beyond financial services; it's about fostering connections and making a positive impact. 

Join us, and be part of an environment that prioritizes wellness, encourages continuous learning, and opens doors to developing you into the person you want to be. Explore the opportunities that await you at FPCU – where you aren’t just making a living but joining a PLACE where you can REACH your goals.  

Position Summary

Assist in maintaining and achieving the annual Audit and Compliance Management Program as well as maintaining administrative and operational goals including but not limited to assistance in preparing monthly reports, audit scheduling, budget preparation, and internal audit functions. Analyze and evaluate credit union operations to ensure compliance with the credit union’s bylaws, policies and procedures, and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regulations. 

Essential Functions & Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, execution, and reporting phases of assigned audits or reviews under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager. 
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls of the branch and/or credit union department activities, gather and analyze data, and report audit results to management.
• Assist in the coordination of external auditors and NCUA/DIFS examiners with research and testing of audit programs and examinations.
• Provide and needed support and assistance for the Audit Committee.
• Assist with department needs such as audit tracking and follow-up, external audit assistance, and special investigations as needed.
• Stay current on professional and credit union industry regulations, reporting requirements, auditing procedures, and general accounting principles or auditing techniques, by attending continuing education classes, webinars, as well as reading      professional periodicals/journals.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Asset Controls, and should request legal interpretation as necessary. Must ensure subordinates are also compliant with such laws and regulations.
• Must be bondable. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business 
• 1-2 years of similar or related experience 
• Certified Internal Auditor or similar Credit Union designation is a plus 

Skills and Abilities

• Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict      resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. 
• Solid knowledge of audit procedures, government regulations, and credit union policies and procedures; a working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing PC software. 
• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, research and problem-solving skills. 
• Must be able to develop innovative solutions and must be attentive to details. 
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision. 
• Ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, both internal and external. 
• Thorough understanding of Credit Union and Banking Regulations 
• Outstanding analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Presents a positive and professional image to members through effective and courteous verbal and written communications.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much confidentiality and personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to be mindfully flexible and willing to go with the flow.
• Ability to deal with difficult concepts and complex variables.

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 25+ pounds of force occasionally.
• The noise level in the work environment is professional and typically moderate.

This job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.