Internal Auditor

AgWest Farm Credit•Rocklin, CA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture. AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West. We are in search of an Internal Auditor I or Internal Auditor II to join our Internal Audit department in Spokane, Washington or Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the SVP, Internal Audit and is responsible for the evaluation of management’s internal controls, performing audit testing on operational audits and identifying, assessing and reporting on risk areas in the organization. After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend. Employees are expected to continue working from their office location a minimum of 50% or 60% of the time depending on location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Generally, requires at least two years accounting, audit or similar experience
Knowledge of sound business processes and ability to identify opportunities for process improvement
Knowledge of accounting concepts and risk-based auditing techniques
Ability to work independently and effectively plan and prepare for audits
Ability to discern between material and immaterial issues
Strong technical ability to utilize and maximize varied technology and systems
Ability to maintain complete discretion concerning confidential matters

Nice To Haves

CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA Licensure/certification or candidacy

Responsibilities

Perform audit testing with a focus on the effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting.
Perform audit testing with a focus on operational audits relating to operational objectives, reliability of reporting information and compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
Assist with simple credit/loan reviews including evaluation of loans and lending relationships for adherence to established lending policies and procedures, as needed.
Prepare work papers which accurately represent the audit testing completed and conclusions reached.
Prepare preliminary summary of findings and draft internal audit reports to accurately summarize audit testing, conclusions, and recommendations.
Other duties as assigned.