Manager of Internal Audit

Description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid #LI-HYBRID

This Manager of Internal Audit position offers a competitive base salary with an annual award opportunity based off individual and credit union performance. We also offer the following benefits for all employees: 401k, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Paid Volunteer Hours, and an Advia Sponsored Wellness Program. 

What you should know about the role

Accountable for leading the internal audit department and team. Directs the scope and timing of audit programs and goals. Partners with leadership by making recommendations for improving internal control deficiencies and operational inefficiencies and/or opportunities for improvement. Oversees audits covering the entirety of the credit unions operations and may assist on strategic projects as requested. This position aids efforts to meet the strategic goals of the credit union, including providing outstanding service to internal and external members as defined by living and demonstrating the core values of the credit union; Act with Integrity, Drive Progress, Build & Strengthen Relationships and Keep People at the Core.

What you should know about Advia

Advia is a fast-growing Credit Union that is positioned in the top 3% of credit unions across the United States. We serve almost 200,000 members with assets over $3 Billion. We offer very similar product and services as the big banks with a focus on saving our members money while providing financial advantages. We are rooted in our communities and believe we have a responsibility to give back outside of our four branch walls through volunteering and charitable donations. The work environment at Advia is fast-paced, performance based, and fun infused. We certainly live by the saying "work hard, play hard." As an employee of Advia, you can expect regular and constructive feedback, development opportunities, great benefits, excellent co-workers and engaged managers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages team to maximize productivity, efficiency, and the potential of the human assets of Advia, including monitoring performance, coaching, mentoring, training, assuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational mission, values, service standards, policies, and work guidelines. Appraise performance and provide recommendations for promotion, disciplinary action, and termination, as appropriate.
• Completes annual audit universe risk assessment and develops recommendations for audit planning and scope. Develops and maintains a plan for auditing all credit union activities and manages relationships and audits with necessary outside audit firms. Continually assess risks, findings, and recommendations of outside auditors and examiners, and changes in policies and regulations to effectively prioritize audit coverage.
• Supervises all audit functions in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Provides insight on areas audited as to employee performance, reliability of accounting and effectiveness of internal controls, and delivery on service standards. Reviews established organization operating policies and procedures are being complied with consistently. Identifies and documents financial statement exposures, internal control deficiencies and operational inefficiencies and/or opportunities for improvement.
• Develops and maintains audit programs for each audit area, continually evaluating the effectiveness of programs. Audit programs should identify goals, planned scope of coverage, and procedures to be performed. Effectively tracks the progress of audits and projects, which includes the monitoring of key milestones against audit timeline, coverage of scope areas, and appropriate communication/follow up with the team to maintain awareness of work progress. Accountable for successful completion of annual audit plan.
• Acts as In-Charge Auditor of assigned audits and accountable for overall success of project with an emphasis on complex and/or high-risk areas.
• Discusses audit findings and recommendations with senior and executive leadership and the Audit Committee. Prepares results of audits, communicating status of operating conditions including recommendations for improvements. Communicates all outstanding findings on a regular basis to leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Serves as the liaison between the Audit Committee and the organization. Prepares and compiles all necessary items for Audit Committee meetings. Works closely with the Audit Committee, Executive leadership, and Director of Enterprise Risk to ensure that the audit activities, including scope, timing, and resource allocation, are effectively completed and documented in a thorough and timely manner. Works with leadership to obtain responses and appropriate action plans for addressing all issues identified. Accountable for implementation of Board of Directors approved Internal Audit charter.
• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Additionally, all employees must follow policies and procedures to minimize risk by exercising judgment, raising questions to management, and adhering to policy guidelines.

Requirements

Experience

Five years to eight years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.

Education/Certifications/Licenses

A college degree, preferably Accounting or Finance, and a professional certificate (CPA, CIA, or similar) or a post graduate degree.

Interpersonal Skills

The ability to motivate or influence internal or external senior level professionals is a critical part of the job, requiring a significant level of influence and trust. Obtaining cooperation and agreement on important outcomes via frequently complex, senior level dialogues, as well as a professional level of written communication skills are essential to the position.

Other Skills

Knowledge of internal audit techniques, policies and procedures, and compliance auditing techniques. Must be able to analyze data and develop strategies to improve operations.

Physical Requirements

Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in emergency situation. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, facsimile, and calculator. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely

attendance.

Working Conditions

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

Mental and/or Emotional Requirements

Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.