Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for contributing to the design and implementation of audit processes, procedures, and methodologies, developing, and monitoring customized audit program, planning and performing operational audits to ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, corporate standards and generally accepted internal audit standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities                                                                            

• Consistently meet all Shell FCU Service Commitments; Shell FCU Employee Creed and Shell FCU Service Distinctions.
• Perform job duties and responsibilities in compliance to SFCU policies, procedures, philosophy, and standards of performance.
• Accountable to maintain knowledge of and comply with all applicable rules and regulations required within the scope of duties, including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act.
• Prepare and execute scheduled audits including planning, preparation, execution, reporting and follow-up in accordance with internal procedures.
• May help with the preaudit work for external and regulatory audits including gathering and organizing documents and other task assigned.
• Coordinate and conduct special audits, investigations, and/or ad-hoc projects with minimal supervision and direction.
• Meet with managers and executives of areas being audited to develop a sound understanding of the process being audited.
• Develop audit scopes, including assigning internal controls and risk areas.
• Evaluates compliance with regulations applicable to the credit union's operations in all departments and branches.
• Evaluates both operational and accounting controls and prepares reports on compliance with credit union standards and on problems which require strengthening of internal controls.
• Determines that there is segregation of duties and dual control, as necessary.
• Determines if the credit unions policies and procedures are being followed.
• Document all information pertaining to audit results including findings, recommendations, and observations
• Discuss findings with management and executives of areas evaluated and keep them informed of all problematic areas.
• Prepare Audit and Executive Summary reports for senior management and the Supervisory Committee.
• Perform periodic branch audits, including cash control procedures, and prepare report of audit findings.
• Monitors and ensures that quality control is consistently applied to processes throughout the credit union.
• Disseminate information regarding laws and regulations to appropriate departments to ensure sound compliance throughout the credit union.
• Suggest policy changes to management that will facilitate the credit union's compliance program.
• Monitor and research membership transactions through the anti-money laundering software Verafin including assisting with 314a, 314b, high risk accounts, SARs, CTRs, and other task as assigned.
• Monitors file maintenance performed on member accounts.
• Complete all assigned projects in an effective and professional manner.
• Required to attend annual training sessions as instructed or scheduled.
• Must be able to work independently with little assistance or supervision.
• Must be able and willing to work a minimum of 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed.
• Must be able and willing to work and/or travel to any of our office locations as needed.
• Must be able and willing to travel for periodic or required trainings including out of state conferences.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Shell Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer and committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, protected veteran status, mental and/or physical disability, pregnancy, or any basis prohibited by State or Federal law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge and Skills

Experience:

Three to five years of similar or related experience required.

Education / Training:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred but not required.  Experience may satisfy educational requirements on a 2 for 1 basis. CUNA's Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE) designation and Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) designation are required and can be earned after hire.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to apply analytical and interpretive skills to problem solving, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills; Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Ability to demonstrate strong general knowledge of financial services, consumer lending, and all financial institution regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Quantivate, Verafin, or other related software is a plus, but not required
• Possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, using tact and persuasiveness to reach an objective and maintain goodwill.
• Must possess exceptional business report writing skills.
• Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines. Must possess exceptional time management skills.
• Possess a highly positive, member-service oriented attitude and the ability to anticipate member needs and initiate assistance beyond duties assigned.
• A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.
• Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature.
• Work involves motivating or influencing others.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and procedural expertise in credit union products, services, and promotions.
• Perform all work with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in an open-concept workspace/environment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend and stand. May at times be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Working Conditions

Exposure to potential hazardous conditions-robbery. Employees are to receive detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize risk.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position. Job descriptions are not intended and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

This organization uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.