Sr Internal Auditor (Pasadena, CA)

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Dynamic, analytical, and creative role that is responsible for managing multiple engagements and other related activities in accordance with the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards. The Senior Internal Auditor leads a variety of complex audits, reviews, and special projects, including but not limited to, financial, operational, compliance, information systems reviews and fraud investigations across the Credit Union. As the Auditor-in-Charge (AIC), the position is responsible for the execution of the engagements end-to-end including initial conversations with The Senior Internal Auditor also acts in a consultative role to assist management in evaluating risks; new processes, systems, and products; and the efficient and proper use of resources. May help support the validation of high-risk or regulatory exam findings as requested. Bachelor's degree required.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Key contributor to evaluating the effectiveness of internal audit process. Review policies and procedures, to determine if they are current, adequate, and in accordance with IIA Standards.

Contribute to the Annual Planning process to assess the enterprise risk and to develop the audit plan. Responsible for providing initial risk assessment of individual areas as assigned.

With limited supervision, successfully execute all phases of the audit process for projects with varying degrees of complexities, meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) and using analytics in each engagement.

Engages in communication with internal and external stakeholders including President's Staff and Executive Team, to educate, address, and update on audit progress and identified exceptions. Responsible for initial communication of potential exceptions to functional management.

Plan and project manage the engagements in order to complete audits in the Audit Plan as scheduled. Anticipate and report on delays or changes to the individual assigned audits as needed.

May help support business lines in conjunction with the Internal Audit Manager or Internal Audit Supervisor during regulatory examination questions over completed audits.

Execute on the approved audit strategy and communication plan

Develop audit objectives and scope that effectively address risks to the organization including emerging risks (technology, regulatory, financial). Help educate stakeholders across the Credit Union on applicable risks including NCUA Supervisory Priorities.

Conduct walkthroughs and interviews and develop process narratives or flowcharts with stakeholders.

Perform and document audit-level risk assessments to identify risks and key control points and develop detailed test procedures appropriate for the risk profile of the business.

Train, supervise, and approve the work of staff or consultants assigned to complete portions of the audit. Provide constructive and real-time feedback to staff.

Develop workpapers that address the objectives of the audit program and support the conclusions reached during testing

Draft audit conclusions, discuss potential issues with clients, and prepare and deliver other communication documents in a clear, concise, and convincing manner.

Evaluate management's remedial action plan to ensure sustainable management of risk.

Develop appropriate audit procedures to validate management's corrective actions to internal and external audit recommendations. Review management's remediation updates for appropriateness and clarity.

Contribute to the development of the Department by effectively participating in risk assessment activities; conceptualizing, preparing, and utilizing audit tools; staying abreast of industry (financial and audit) news, standards, and emerging risks; and establishing stakeholder relationships to a mutually respectful, trusted, and productive level.

Continually educate clients on risks and controls.

Uphold the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as well as the Code of Ethics established by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Other duties as assigned, including special reviews and investigations requested of management.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience required.

Previous financial industry and customer service experience preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business related field. Approximately four to five years of combined experience in public or internal audit in the financial services industry, or equivalent experience.

Working knowledge, skills, and experience in applying the principles and practices of internal auditing in accounting, financial, and operational environments, including auditing business functions and information systems.

Demonstrated general accounting, financial and business skills, knowledge, and experience.

Strong skills in the identification and resolution of business problems. Ability to research and identify best practices.

Demonstrated ability to understand and document business processes and related internal controls in narrative and/or flowchart formats.

Strong working knowledge of internal controls and audit practices.

Strong project management and time management skills. Ability to successfully run multiple engagements at the same time while delivering quality and meeting deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and environment and rapidly develop in-depth knowledge of new audit areas.

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated analytical skills. Ability to data mine and draw conclusions from analytical reviews.

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Strong leadership skills demonstrated by ability to persuade and articulate positions to management, clients and staff.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must be proficient in technology applications including the Credit Union's operating system and specialized software required for performance of position. Experience working with CAAT and audit management applications.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop kneel, crouch, crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position may qualify as Remote or Hybrid with a home base at one of Wescom's offices. The Remote or Hybrid status may be discontinued by Wescom in its sole discretion at any time and for any reason or no reason, with or without notice by Wescom or Employee.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. It is a non-smoking environment.

The above job requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. The marginal functions have not been included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties as requested by the supervisor and/or management.