Senior Internal Auditor

Capital Farm Credit•College Station, TX

About The Position

Capital Farm Credit is a customer-owned rural lending cooperative serving 192 counties in Texas, with nearly 70 credit offices, over $12 billion in assets, and more than 600 team members. As part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, it provides financial services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, and agribusinesses. The Senior Internal Auditor plans, develops, and documents audit programs and procedures for operational, financial, and compliance audits across the Association. Under limited supervision, the role performs complex audit work to assess the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Association operations, and assures compliance with applicable Farm Credit Administration regulations and internal audit standards. The position also leads assigned audit meetings, supervises and reviews other staff members’ audit work, mentors less experienced team members, drafts audit reports for review by the Internal Audit Manager, and presents findings to management and the Audit Committee when requested. The auditor follows up on management responses, coordinates with Association staff to support effective controls, and may assist other departments with special projects such as due diligence reviews and control-improvement consulting. Capital Farm Credit describes its workplace as supportive and grounded in commitment, trust, value, and family-like respect. The company offers competitive pay and growth opportunities, as well as an incentive program, accrued leave, retirement contributions, health coverage, paid parental leave, employer-paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness expenses reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related discipline.
Five or more years of experience in public accounting, internal auditing, and/or regulatory auditing.
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required.
Specialized knowledge of accounting and financial systems.
Specialized knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
Specialized knowledge of accounting internal controls and industry-standard internal audit practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to perform intermediate to advanced-level accounting and audit analyses under limited supervision.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to build relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and document audit programs and procedures for operational, financial, and compliance audits.
Perform complex internal audit work under limited supervision to assess the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Association operations.
Perform audit responsibilities in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors and departmental standards and documentation requirements.
Maintain records of review and audit activity on departmental network drives and/or audit management systems.
Assure compliance with Farm Credit Administration regulations pertaining to internal audit.
Test the adequacy of Association internal controls and determine whether reported data is accurate and supports disclosures to stockholders.
Obtain, analyze, and appraise evidentiary data to form objective opinions on control adequacy and effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Run meetings for assigned audits.
Supervise and review audit activities of other staff members on assigned audits.
Foster teamwork and mentor less experienced department members.
Recommend corrections for deficiencies identified in assigned audits.
Draft audit reports for review by the Internal Audit Manager.
Present findings to management and the Audit Committee when required by the supervisor.
Follow up on management responses to audits and evaluate implementation of recommended changes.
Coordinate with Association staff to avoid unnecessary duplication of controls and support appropriate control design, function, and efficiency.
Maintain a positive and professional image when communicating with Association staff, outside auditors, the Farm Credit Administration, and other Farm Credit entities.
Assist other departments with special projects, including due diligence reviews and consulting to improve controls.
Perform other related duties as assigned.