Empower Federal Credit Union
Internal Audit Manager (Project Management)
Role: The primary function of this position is to lead and manage audits of the credit union in a manner that adequately assesses the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations. Investigate member complaints, whistleblower reports and/or fraudulent employee activity. Provide support to the Vice President of Internal Audit as needed, and act in his/her place when unavailable.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
40% Ensure operational, financial and compliance audits are performed efficiently and effectively to aid in completion of the approved annual audit schedules. Plan and executive audits in a manner to ensure that the credit union does not suffer significant losses due to non-compliance with policies, procedures or regulations. Manage audits to ensure all assigned auditors perform audits in accordance with established standards, including but not limited to: oversight of the audit engagement, review of audit work papers for compliance with departmental and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS); reporting audit results to credit union management, and monitoring of audit hours.
25% Oversight of audit staff, including but not limited to training, work schedules, and performance. Provide direction, motivation and leadership to the department.
20% Conduct research into member complaints filed with agencies or as requested by credit union management. Ensure investigations are thoroughly documented and support conclusions. Maintain a tracking mechanism for all member complaints so that trends and patterns are noted timely. Assist with and/or conduct fraud investigations and special audit requests as assigned by the VP of Internal Audit. Provide assistance to external auditors and regulators.
10% Responsible for administration of department, including but, not limited to: coordination of Supervisory Committee events, and other duties as assigned.
5% Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with all employees. Serve as consultant to credit union management/employees in advisory and/or assistance role.
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience: Five to eight years similar or related audit and/or accounting experience.
Education: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Audit Certifications preferred or will be required to obtain.
Interpersonal Skills: 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 may involve motivating or influencing others. Work involves interaction with various levels of management.
Other Skills:
Solid knowledge of accounting and audit procedures
Audit, accounting and/or compliance certification preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel
Ability to work independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods at a time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.