Internal Staff Auditor

Velera

1d•$67,700 - $104,900•Remote

About The Position

The Internal Staff Auditor assists in performing internal audit assignments throughout the company, working independently or under the supervision of Audit Management (Internal Audit Manager, the SVP of Internal Audit or working as part of the audit team of VELERA’s co-sourced Internal Audit partners). The staff auditor will work as part of an audit team to assist in the execution of audits, evaluate risks, test controls, and review processes related to financial data and systems, internal controls, department procedures, and compliance with regulatory rules and company policies. The incumbent will assist with tracking of open audit findings and facilitate response generation, information gathering, testing evidence, and escalation of prior findings with the Audit Management. There will be exposure to senior management throughout the organization. Internal Auditors may work closely with staff from third party organizations providing internal audit support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology and/or business or related field is required.
Currently holds, or actively pursuing, an audit professional certification, such as CPA, CIA or CISA or equivalent audit credentials.
Required to hold an audit certification(s) as condition of continued employment.
Two (2) years experience working in audit or an audit-related function such as accounting, risk management, IT, or other business or operational position required.
Strong understanding of financial services, systems, operational, and/or technology controls; knowledge of internal audit standards and practices; must have working knowledge of IT general controls
Proven working experience as Internal Auditor with commensurate comprehension of Accounting, finance, and/or information technology internal controls and standards oIIA, IPPF, Cobit, Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC 1, 2, and 3, auditing standards and procedures oNIST, ITIL, ISACA, or related standards The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Risk-assessment practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with payment systems and financial services related to the credit/debit card industry preferred.
Experience with financial institution regulatory standards such as NCUA, OCC, FFIEC, Nacha ACH, or related, a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists with completing internal risk assessments under Internal Audit management.
Interpreting regulations as they pertain to information systems, platforms, and IT operating processes, practices and procedures.
Evaluating information technology (IT) infrastructure, data flows/processes, and operating procedures in accordance with established standards identification of key controls, control design, and/or control deficiencies through the development of risks and controls matrix, including the reliability and effectiveness of internal information systems controls.
Drafting process documentation, including process narratives and flow charts, for review to assist with audit planning and execution.
Creation of the audit program and testing procedures at the entity, process, transaction or application levels, including assessing controls and potential risks.
Assessing risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and technical issues.
Maintaining open communication with management
Partnering with internal clients to define action plans for deficiencies identified.
Preparing reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
Monitors management’s completion of the actions agreed upon in the remediation process.
Prepares Audit reports.
Define gaps or process deficiencies and associated action plans for remediation.
Determines and recommends improvements during implementation of IT system changes or upgrades.
Perform other duties as assigned.