Internal Audit Specialist

About Us

Kitsap Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with more than 300 employees and 16 branches throughout Western Washington. We have a passion for making a positive difference. As a $2 + billion-asset credit union, we are deeply committed to our members’ financial wellbeing and the prosperity and quality of life in the communities we serve. We are proud to be led by individuals with the experience and skills to drive our organization towards our goals for strategic growth and operational excellence. Our KCU Cares Foundation program focuses on providing resources and support for those struggling with homelessness or hunger and improving the financial well-being of the people in our communities. And beyond monetary efforts, we have provided thousands of hours in staff volunteerism and in-kind support.

At Kitsap Credit Union, our success is built on trust-based relationships and personalized service. We understand our employees are key to our success. They provide the personalized service to our members and contribute to the communities where we live. We are committed to providing a supportive, mission-driven, and inclusive culture where employees can grow their careers. To learn more, visit kitsapcu.org. 

About the Role

Kitsap Credit Union is hiring a full-time hourlyInternal Audit Specialist to work hybrid out of our harborside corporate office in Bremerton, WA.  The Internal Audit Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring a continuous monitoring program on deposit and lending products/programs at KCU under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit.

Quick Facts

Seniority Level: Professional

Reports to: Director, Internal Audit

Employment Type: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt, hybrid

Salary Range: $22.36 - $33.54/hr depending on experience

Bonus Target: 5% potential incentive of base pay

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Grade: 7BC

Industry: Banking

What you will do

• Perform routine inspections and quality tests to ensure compliance with regulations, internal policies and procedures, security and fraud detection and prevention measures and other internal controls.
• Perform all reviews/audits in accordance with the Internal Audit program, professional audit, accounting standards (GAAP), and IIA standards.
• Assist with and/or conduct internal/external audits, and examinations, from beginning to end, including research, planning, risk assessment, interviewing, sampling, testing, and analysis, reporting and recommendation formulation, and completion of work papers.
• Review the effectiveness and efficiency of the credit union’s operational procedures and internal controls.
• Maintain complete audit files documenting audit procedures used, reports and written responses. Prepare and deliver written and oral reports to management, the Supervisory Committee and Board of Directors.
• Maintain effective communication and establish positive working relationships with all internal and external customers to ensure coordination and exchange of information for accomplishing credit union goals.

This role may be right for you if you enjoy work with a high level of attention to detail and compliance. You pride yourself on your abilities to research and investigate issues and understand the big picture. Your previous employers praise your ability to catch potential opportunities for efficiencies, and your previous co-workers talk about your ability to remain objective and non-biased in difficult situations. Your friends consider you highly capable at explaining and simplifying information, and your family is proud of your ability to maintain high standards, even in difficult situations. 

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years operational and compliance auditing, or quality control/assurance, experience that includes familiarity with all federal regulations related to financial institution, which includes Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), etc.
• Credit Union specific professional certification in one or more of the following areas: Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS), Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or obtained within two years of employment. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Audit experience in an Internal Audit Department that includes familiarity with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
• Financial Institution experience in Operations and/or Compliance

Our Values

Integrity: We believe in acting with honesty, trust, and respect which are at the forefront of our daily engagement.

Responsibility: We believe that responsibility is holding ourselves accountable for our decisions, actions, and their outcomes.

Collaboration: We believe in the power of a diverse group of people working together to achieve a united outcome.

Authenticity: We believe activities in actions that demonstrate our commitment to be transparent, dependable, and genuine in every day.

What We Offer

Not only are we one of the largest credit unions in Washington State, and growing, but we are also a company that cares about its employees. We back that up for our employees by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that helps support you and your family’s lifestyle. We value our employees, and we strive to keep our benefits comprehensive and affordable. Some of our benefits include:

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• Free onsite parking
• Annual time off and sick time accrued
• 10 Paid holidays
• 1 Personal day
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Choose from a PPO medical plan or a High Deductible with a Health Savings Account
• 3% KCU funded Safe Harbor Contribution to your 401K
• KCU will match up to 2% of your 401K contributions
• All 401K contributions are 100% vested
• Potential annual incentive in all roles within Kitsap Credit Union
• Tuition reimbursement
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• Discounts on KCU's products and services
• Paid Care.com membership including back up childcare reimbursement
• Paid Rethink Care subscription, a personal wellness and professional resilience program 

We believe in the power of belonging – it’s in our DNA as a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative. Our un-bank-like structure ensures that we remain all about people: our members, our employees, and the people in the communities where we live and work. We work hard to provide a collaborative and inclusive environment where you can grow and excel in your career.

We are dedicated to serving our members by providing personalized experiences, convenient access, and highly competitive products and services. But it goes much deeper than that. For more than 86 years, we have been relentless about making a positive difference in our communities. We understand that when our members and communities succeed, we all succeed, and that success can’t happen without great employees. If this is the kind of organization, you’re looking for.

****** Employment is contingent upon satisfactory credit, background, and reference checks.  Kitsap Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to sex, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. ****** 

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