Senior Auditor

Wings Credit Union•Apple Valley, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the execution of the audit plan, encompassing all phases from planning and risk assessment to walkthroughs, process documentation, operating effectiveness testing, and reporting. The Senior Auditor will operate independently with limited oversight from the Manager of Operations Audit. This position involves ongoing monitoring of project status, including budget versus actuals, to ensure projects progress as planned and to identify potential concerns for audit management. The role is crucial in identifying gaps and proposing solutions to minimize losses stemming from inadequate internal processes, systems, or human error, and in identifying, responding to, and escalating risks as appropriate. Additionally, the Senior Auditor will review workpapers, coach staff auditors, and provide on-the-job training, leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled techniques to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar field of study (Preferred)
5+ years' audit-related experience acquired through public accounting firm, financial services regulatory agency, or internal audit department experience (Required)
5+ years' audit related experience acquired in a bank, credit union, or other financial services focused entity (Preferred)
Knowledge of the application of contemporary internal auditing theory, auditing standards, procedures, and techniques.
Command of accounting and audit concepts/principles.
Understanding of management principles, general business systems, and internal controls.
Understanding of financial institutions and applicable regulatory oversight specific to financial institutions.
Good oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
Aptitude for detail / analytical work.
Proven ability to hold information in strict confidence.
Working knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques and automated software.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of Office products (Word, Access, Excel, and Visio in particular).
Cert Internal Auditor within 1 Year required or Cert Public Accountant within 1 Year required or Cert CU Internal Auditor within 1 Year required or Related Nationally accredited Auditor designation agreed upon by the VP of Internal Audit. within 1 Year required

Responsibilities

Supports audit engagements end-to-end (planning, fieldwork, reporting, and QA review) in accordance with IIA standards, ensuring timely completion of all phases and coordination with audit management.
Executes and reviews audit testing, including initial review and limited reperformance of staff workpapers to validate accuracy, completeness, and adherence to audit programs.
Serves as a key point of contact for business lines, facilitating walkthroughs, meetings, and ongoing communication throughout the audit lifecycle.
Performs root cause analysis (primarily low/moderate risk) with some guidance, incorporating feedback and coaching into execution and staff development.
Drafts core audit deliverables (scope, request lists, status updates, reports) with minimal errors and supports ongoing reporting to audit leadership.
Assists with project oversight and team development by monitoring audit progress and budget-to-actuals, escalating risks or delays, providing staff oversight and coaching, supporting training needs, and staying current on industry and audit practices.
Remains cognizant of and adheres to Wings policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.