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Northwest Federal Credit Union · 2 days ago

Audit Manager

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Northwest Federal Credit Union is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee complex audit projects and enhance the value through effective internal auditing. The role involves managing audit coverage, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing guidance to the audit team.

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Responsibilities

Prepare audit programs prior to the commencement of an audit to help ensure that the engagement will be carried out in accordance with established procedures and adequate audit coverage will be provided

Conduct and facilitate interviews of responsible management and staff as needed to gain an overall understanding of systems, processes, procedures, reports and transactions and to examine specific issues or areas

Coordinate the work of auditors or perform as the sole assigned auditor to complete the audit engagement

Prepare audit reports and work papers to ensure that the work performed is properly documented, all audit objectives have been achieved, findings are adequately supported and recommendations to improve internal controls are reasonable

Participate in exit conferences with management personnel to discuss issues and recommendations

Initiate follow-up actions and reviews responses to audit reports, including reports prepared by subject matter experts, external auditors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure that appropriate consideration is given to recommendations and corrective actions are being taken when required

Participate, in a consulting capacity, in the establishment or revision of internal control procedures to ensure adequate protection of Credit Union assets

Performs and/or assists with assurance and monitoring activities, which includes but not limited to, complaints investigation, facilitation external and regulatory examinations, and Request for Proposal (RFP) process

Make oral presentations, as may be required, to Credit Union management and/or Supervisory Committee on the results of audits or internal investigations, or to explain recommendations to improve internal controls

Assist the VP of Internal Audit in developing improved audit techniques and furnishes uniform direction to the professional staff

Assist the VP of Internal Audit in the preparation of the annual Audit Plan and goal setting

Manage and monitor budgeted hours to verify audits are completed efficiently and within prescribed deadlines

Perform duties as delegated by the VP of Internal Audit in their absence to ensure continuity and direction for the Internal Audit Department

Adhere to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations, Internal Audit and all related Credit Union policies and procedures

Qualification

6 years auditing experienceAuditing practicesBachelor’s degreeAnalytical abilityTechnology proficiencyProfessional certificationSupervisory experienceFinancial institution experienceProject managementSelf-directionLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsEffective communicationOral presentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or management information systems

Minimum 6 years' experience in auditing, accounting or a related field

Outstanding leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Good analytical ability and judgment

The ability to communicate effectively in written reports

A thorough knowledge of auditing practices and accounting, information systems and/or regulatory matters as appropriate to the situation

The ability to make oral presentations, as may be required, on the results of audits activities

The ability to successfully plan, direct, manage and complete audits of a sensitive nature

The ability to self-direct and work with limited supervision

The ability to manage ongoing multiple projects amidst stringent time and date deadlines

The ability to effectively guide and motivate subordinates and peers when required while maintaining a positive work environment

The ability to develop and maintain working relationships with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders and contractors

The ability to use applicable technologies as required by the duties of the position

Must be able to work the hours of M-F 8am-4:30pm

Ability to work effectively on-site in our Herndon, VA headquarters and equally effectively remotely

The ability to commute (or travel, as circumstances warrant), using personal transportation or other means, between any of the locations in which the Credit Union or its subsidiaries does business