EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related discipline and five (5) or more years of experience in public accounting, internal auditing, and/or regulatory auditing. Experience in the financial services industry is a plus. CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required.
JOB SUMMARY- Plans, develops, and documents audit programs and procedures for operational, financial and compliance audits of various departments and divisions of the Association.
- Verifies the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Association operations by performing complex internal audit tasks while working under limited supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Performs audit responsibilities in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Internal Audit departmental standards and documentation requirements.
- Maintains records of review and audit activity on Internal Audit departmental network drives and/or audit management systems.
- Performs complex internal audit functions for the Association and assures compliance with FCA regulations pertaining to internal audit.
- Tests adequacy of Association internal controls to ensure data reported is accurate and supports the Association's disclosures to its stockholders.
- Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as the basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of controls and the efficiency of performance for the activities being reviewed.
- Responsible for the running of various audit meetings on assigned audits.
- Responsible for supervision and review of audit activities of other staff members on assigned audits.
- Strives to foster a teamwork environment in the department, mentoring less experienced members.
- Makes recommendations for the correction of deficiencies identified in assigned audits.
- Drafts audit reports for review by the Internal Audit Manager.
- Presents findings to management and the Audit Committee when required by supervisor.
- Follow up on management responses as a result of audits to substantiate/evaluate the implementation of recommended changes.
- Coordinates with other Association staff, as appropriate, to avoid unnecessary redundancy of controls while ensuring appropriate control system design, function, and efficiency.
- Maintains a positive and professional image in all communications with association staff, outside auditors, the Farm Credit Administration, and other Farm Credit entities.
- Assists other departments, as needed, to complete special projects such as due diligence reviews, consulting to improve controls, etc.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS- Specialized knowledge of accounting/financial systems.
- Specialized knowledge of accounting/finance principles.
- Specialized knowledge of accounting internal controls and industry standard internal audit practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- 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.
