Sr. Systems Control Auditor

Description

Job Summary Overview

The position is responsible for serving on behalf of the Supervisory Committee to assist in fulfilling its obligations under state and federal Rules and Regulations. Fulfillment includes validating that the various credit union software applications and systems function in a safe and sound internal control environment and ensures the Internal Control Audit Plan is executed timely and efficiently with these audits. Allows for learning and familiarizing the audit process, regulations, policies, and internal controls with a primary focus on system access, permissions, and data analysis.

Essential Job Functions

• Represents the Compliance and Review Services Department and the Credit Union with a professional, on-purpose demeanor.
• Plans, prepares, and conducts system access control audits as identified in the Internal Audit Plan and as needed when system access control gaps are suspected or detected. 
• Identifies risks related to system access and permissions, detects gaps in access control policies, and identifies opportunities for process improvement.
• Develops and maintains a control environment that mitigates risks related to system access and permissions with the goal of protecting credit union assets. 
• Collects and analyzes relevant data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and takes appropriate action, including exit interviews.
• Prepares audit and progress reports and present on reports as needed to the team and occasionally, the Supervisory Committee.
• Demonstrates an attitude and aptitude for auditing, the ability to set and achieve goals, and a commitment to time management. 
• Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and possess an understanding of work involved in planning for business plan deadlines.
• Must be self-directed and forward thinking, with a demonstrated history of engaging in positive interactions with co-workers.
• Consults with other departments in a supportive and helpful manner for process changes, system access modifications, and other various processes to ensure changes are documented following access control policies and procedures prior to initiation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Position Required Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

College degree and three (3) years’ experience in a financial institution. Experience in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and Power Point. Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data analytics using a range of tools, resources, technologies, and processes to find trends and create accurate and quality results by using/applying the data.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to research and interpret the rules and regulations guiding federally insured credit unions and systems to include Code of Federal Regulations, National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI), guidance from Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), and the policies of Arizona Financial. Ability to conduct research, sort data, process findings and come to a sound conclusion. Ability to write professional correspondence and business reports using proper grammar and sentence structure, and the ability to write comprehensive audit reports that communicate an audit purpose, scope, results, and recommendations to resolve audit exceptions. Ability to develop audit checklists, conduct interviews, collect data, establish facts, and draw factual conclusions to identify internal control gaps, organizational risk, and process improvement opportunities. Willingness to engage in ongoing development and learning about auditing techniques, understanding of access control frameworks, and various IT systems and security protocols. Read, write, and speak using proper grammar in English.  

Licenses, Training, and Certifications Required

None.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of work experience in an audit function, data analytics, or IT related field. Five (5) years’ experience working in a credit union.

Hybrid Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. 
• Frequently required to sit. 
• Regularly required to use hands to finger keys accurately when using calculator machines or computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms. 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• Must be able to travel independently to department and branch locations. 

NOTE: The job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Requirements listed in the above qualifications and physical requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, abilities, physical demands, or work environment required or encountered that must be met by an employee to successfully perform each duty and each function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Employees who work from home must have business operational internet to complete work tasks and communicate via video call or chat messaging systems in a dedicated workspace.