Cornerstone is looking for candidates located in our 5 state region of Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. This position involves travel up to 50% of the time to various credit unions in these states for audit completion.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Position Reports To: Internal Audit Field Supervisor
Position Supervises: N/A
Summary of Position
Performs internal audit functions in larger, more complex credit unions to include compliance, operations, controls, lending, and other projects determined in the itinerary developed with the assistance of management, supervisory committee, and the board of directors. Review policies and procedures, testing for adherence and financial information.
Essential Functions
- Review credit union policies, procedures, and documentation for adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with regulations, established guidelines, and approved instructions of officials and management.
- Prepare and complete work papers documenting internal audit procedures performed.
- Prepare written reports of internal audit findings.
- Review credit union internal controls and recommend improvements if needed.
- Communicate information needed and results of internal audit procedures to credit union employees and officials.
- Prepare a monthly schedule of internal audit assignments to be performed.
- Develop an annual itinerary of audit procedures to be conducted over the year based on the frequency of visits.
- Monitor the timeliness of internal audit assignments and reports and inform management of discrepancies.
- Develop guidelines for internal audit procedures, reporting, descriptions, and documentation.
- Perform BSA and ACH audits and create written reports and oral presentations.
NOTE: The list of essential functions is not exhaustive. It may be supplemented as necessary from time to time.
CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED
- Accountability: Being answerable to personal actions. Able to self-evaluate, take responsibility for one’s actions, recognize mistakes, utilize feedback, and be willing to take ownership.
- Adaptability: The degree to which the employee demonstrates openness to change and new ideas. Ability to adjust to changing work requirements and respond to new situations.
- Advocate: Positive champion on Cornerstone issues, products, and services. Talks to credit unions about all the ways Cornerstone can assist.
- Initiative: The ability to perform job responsibilities independently and responsibly. The ability to proactively complete tasks, solve problems, improve processes, enhance products, and/or extend services within an assigned range of authority.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates and conveys a favorable image when representing the company. Has a high level of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and proper professional dress standards.
- Teamwork and Cooperation: The degree to which individuals promote a collaborative, cooperative, and productive working environment. The level of demonstrated sensitivity, team building, support, and respect.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: These characteristics are normally acquired through a high school education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business specializing in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
Required Knowledge: Work required accounting knowledge, the ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, computer operating systems, credit analysis, report-writing, and presentation.
Experience Required: At least three years of similar or related experience is required.
Skills/Abilities: Professional, well-developed interpersonal skills necessary for communicating with internal clients and management and for projecting a positive image as a representative of Cornerstone Resources.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Travel up to 50% is a requirement. Work requires sitting for the majority of the day. Work also requires frequent lifting of up to 35 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. This activity also requires frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and occasional squatting and kneeling.
WORKING CONDITIONS
No hazardous or significant unpleasant condition (such as in a typical office).
MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems involving some variables.
Mathematics Ability: Ability to perform basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two-digit numbers: to perform the four basic arithmetic operations with money.
Language Ability: Ability to write complex sentences, use proper punctuation, and use adjectives and adverbs.
BENEFITS
We believe that our team members are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to creating a work environment that supports your personal and professional growth. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
- Comprehensive Health Plans: Your well-being is important to us! Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you feeling your best.
- Generous Time Off: Recharge with our unlimited vacation policy, plus paid holidays, to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings options, including employer matching to help you reach your goals faster.
Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose hardships on the organization.
This job description is not intended to create an employment contract. Cornerstone maintains its status as an at-will employer.
