Responsible for examining and evaluating Credit Union operations, risk management processes, internal controls, and adherence to rules and regulations by performing regular internal audits utilizing a risk-based approach.  Serves as an independent and objective party to ensure proper controls and safeguards are in place to protect the Credit Union from loss and exposure.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

- Performance of internal audits, to include preliminary survey, development of audit program, performance of field work, reporting, follow-up, and work-paper review. Relevant tasks include reviewing existing information, analyzing data, interviewing/testing individuals involved, and documenting results, evaluating the adequacy of work-paper documentation, and reviewing audit report content.
- Effectively track the progress of audits/projects, which includes the monitoring of key milestones against audit timeline, coverage of scope areas, and appropriate communication/follow up with the team to maintain awareness of work progress.
- Collaborate with management to develop and implement corrective action plans based on audit findings.
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures by staying abreast of relevant policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and credit union trends.
- Participate in educational opportunities to maintain awareness of regulatory compliance issues, audit, and quality control.
- Perform research, testing and analysis necessary to respond to any requests, including but not limited to; special audits, employee investigations, and ACUA / NCUA inquiries.
- Keep the Supervisory Committee informed of Department activities and any significant problems; completes and submits required reports, records, and related documents.
- Assist in the development and/or execution of the audit plan.
- Assume responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (or two years of relevant work experience)
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
- Adherence to high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently.
- Travel within the State of Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Two or more years auditing and/or compliance experience.
- Internal audit experience with one or more financial institutions.
- Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA), or equivalent certification.
- Experience working in a regulated financial institution supervised by the NCUA or similar agency.