Internal Audit Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct financial, compliance, and operational audits, business advisory and consultation services, investigations and review internal control structures, accountability, and the use of resources. Work is performed under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager.
Responsibilities include:

• Conducts financial, compliance, and operational audits, business advisory and consultation services, investigations and review internal control structures, accountability, and the use of resources.
• Reviews compliance with policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• Performing "start to finish" audits, including:
  
  • Performing planning (e.g., creating/updating the audit program, setting up and leading planning meetings, performing a risk assessment related to the audit area, designing audit procedures, etc.)
  • Performing detailed audit procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports, and policies and procedures for accuracy and effectiveness.
  • Completing work papers that document and support the audit work performed.
  • Composing reports, including observations and recommendations for improvement, on the activities, systems or procedures being reviewed.
  • Leading exit-conferences.
• Performs follow-up procedures to ensure compliance with recommendations noted in audit reports.
• Maintain effective working relationships and communicate with auditees and employees at all levels.
• Assist with external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Reviews quality control/file maintenance reports and performs follow-up procedures, as necessary.
• Assists in the analysis/review of regulatory compliance, including interpreting laws and advising management of the operational impact, quality control checks, etc.
• Demonstrates high standards of conduct and ethics, as well as appropriate judgment, independence, and discretion.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related business field, or equivalent work experience within a financial institution.

Certification:

• Candidate must earn a professional certification [e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), etc.] in a field related to job duties within 24 months of employment.
• Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working in public accounting or within an Internal Audit, accounting or finance function.
• Knowledge of financial institutions and products and services offered.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (includes Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), and supporting Credit Union software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to use of complex functions (i.e., VLOOKUP, IF statements, etc.), charts, pivot tables, data manipulation, etc.
• Working knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits; as well as a knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems.
• High proficiency with computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATS) software (e.g., IDEA, ActiveData, etc.).
• Perform a "start-to-finish" audit, including:
  
  • Performing planning (e.g., creating/updating the audit program, setting up and leading planning meetings, performing a risk assessment related to the audit area, designing audit procedures, etc.)
  • Testing
  • Regularly communicating with Internal Audit Manager and auditee during the audit engagement
  • Drafting the Discussion Draft report
  • Leading exit-conferences
  • Follow-up on recommendations

This position is eligible for BayPort's hybrid/telework model. BayPort values a culture that is highly collaborative, and we have found that a hybrid/telework model helps employees gain the best of both worlds - collaborating in-person in the office and working from home when needed to achieve focused deliverables. The actual days onsite are decided between each employee and the employee's manager.
This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, working conditions or essential functions of this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove essential functions as business needs warrant.
We are proud to be and EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.