Sr IT Auditor (Hybrid)

America First Credit Union•,

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr IT Auditor will be responsible for preparing and conducting audit planning meetings, developing and communicating audit objectives, and acting as the point of contact for management during audits. This role involves completing complex audit procedures, assessing risk, verification analysis, remediation, and consulting. The auditor will ensure audits are completed competently, efficiently, and within deadlines, proactively communicating risks and deficiencies. They will also compile detailed reviews of workpapers and reports, finalize audit reports, and develop recommendations. Additionally, the Sr IT Auditor will assess management's implementation of recommendations, manage multiple audits/projects, assist in developing and enhancing audit programs, and provide input for the audit plan. This role involves auditing internal controls, evaluating technology infrastructure risks, identifying risks related to application integrity, reliability, efficiency, and security, and ensuring compliance with IS audit standards. The position also includes planning and conducting audits of information systems, reviewing staff workpapers, providing feedback and coaching, and completing performance appraisals for supervised audit staff. The Sr IT Auditor will coordinate and schedule external audits and regulatory examinations, assist external auditors with document requests and data gathering, and provide direct assistance for control and substantive testing. Maintaining and developing technical expertise, meeting CPE requirements, onboarding new audit staff, and researching current legislation and regulations are also key responsibilities. Building working relationships across the Credit Union is essential.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Strong understanding of IIA Standards preferred
Thorough knowledge of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures preferred
Strong understanding of related legal and regulatory standards
Demonstrates business acumen, problem-solving and computer skills
Travel may be required
5 or more years of experience in an IT audit or IT compliance function preferred
Credit union experience in IT, operations, management, or auditing preferred
Highest level of personal and professional ethics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter, highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
Demonstrates curiosity and the ability to analyze information
Demonstrates and supports a team environment
Professional in appearance and attitude
Intermediate to proficient Excel skills, including working knowledge of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.
Ability to operate related computer applications and software required to complete assigned responsibilities
Ability to work well independently with limited daily supervision while meeting deadlines
Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously, accept ownership and accountability for projects, and deliver on commitments

Nice To Haves

Certifications preferred, but not required: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CISA, Comp TIA Security +
Supervisory experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Assist auditors in obtaining data and samples for audit engagements using Galvanize (formerly ACL) or similar audit software
Assist in automating the data gathering process using programming/scripts created in Galvanize or similar software
Troubleshoot and resolve issues pertaining to the data gathering process done by automation
Assist in the development of tools and automation to make the audit process more effective and efficient
Provide support on report standardization for engagements
Prepare and conduct audit planning meeting with appropriate parties
Help develop and communicate individual audit objectives
Acts as the point of contact for management during audits and completing complex audit procedures including assessing risk, verification analysis, remediation, and consulting
Ensure audits and other projects are completed competently, efficiently, and within required / communicated deadline
Proactively communicate risk and deficiencies to Internal Audit and AFCU Management
Schedule and conduct exit meeting at conclusion of audit with appropriate parties
Compile detailed review of workpapers and reports to ensure they are accurate, complete, and comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
Finalize audit report based on audit results
Develop and review recommendations to identify observations
Ensure recommendations address the risk, are appropriate, practical, and cost-effective
Assist in obtaining data for internal investigations as the need arises
Responsible for assessing management’s implementation of recommendations
Promptly involve Internal Audit Management when issue(s) arise
Manage multiple audits / projects
Assist in developing and enhancing audit programs, including audit procedures, templates, best practices, etc.
Provide input and collaboration in finalizing audit plan
Audits internal controls and evaluates risks related to a company's technology infrastructure
Identify risks impacting integrity, reliability, efficiency, and security of applications, platforms or procedures
Ensures compliance with IS audit standards, guidelines, and best practices
Plans and conducts audits of the organization's information systems
Review staff workpapers accurately, completely, and timely
Provide constructive feedback and coaching to develop audit staff
Under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager, completes performance appraisals for supervised audit staff and sets established goals
Coordinates and schedules external audits and regulatory examinations
Assists external auditors and examiners by managing document requests list(s) and gathering data as needed
Provides direct-assistance control and substantive testing for the company’s external audit firm
Maintain and develop technical area of expertise
Maintain annual CPE requirements
Conducts and participates in new audit staff onboarding
Research and review current and new legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable of credit union and other regulatory agency directives
Builds working relationships across the Credit Union