• Functions as an audit project leader on larger, more complex reviews of assigned business activities (operational, financial, compliance, and/or information technology centric) within scheduled time frames.
• Collaborates with Internal Audit departments of partner credit unions to perform audits of the S3 CUSO operations, including testing of Bellco Credit Union processing performed by S3.
• Evaluates compliance with applicable company policies and procedures, industry standards, NCUA, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Supervises auditors assigned to the project, providing coaching and reviewing their work papers for proper completion and documentation of assigned audit steps and duties.
• Prepares/reviews work papers for proper completion and documentation of assigned audit steps and duties and to document audit conclusions.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over assigned business activities under review.
• Participates in the planning, development, and management of risk assessments, audit programs and internal control questionnaires.
• Assesses risk of the assigned business activities.
• Communicates with senior management/management to resolve audit issues.
• Writes reports with effective and efficient recommendations to resolve audit findings and to improve the control environment. and
• Performs special senior management directed reviews as assigned.
• Works with senior management/management of SECU and S3 CUSO on a collaborative basis to resolve audit issues. Presents audit issues to management during the course of the audit.
• Writes reports of findings with effective/efficient recommendations for review and discussion with Internal Audit Management prior to sending to Management of SECU and/or the S3 CUSO.
• Provides training and cross training to assigned auditors. Also, provides support to Internal Audit and senior management/management as a resource on technical financial/operational, information technology and compliance technical issues.
• Stays informed of current related industry trends to include auditing, accounting and regulatory issues. (i.e., attends training, online resources, etc.) Also, provides the Audit Manager with feedback on the performance of assigned staff to be used in the employee performance evaluation and to identify appropriate opportunities.
• As audit project leader, determine the most time efficient/effective methods to conduct assigned audits while providing a thorough assessment of risks and controls associated SECU and S3 CUSO business activities. Includes the use of assigned staff.
• Evaluate and determine adequacy of internal controls within assigned audit areas.
• Evaluate and determine compliance with applicable company policies, plans and procedures as well as industry standards, NCUA, state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to assigned audits.
• Develop audit findings and recommendations for each completed audit area.
• Perform audit tasks as requested by external CPA audit firm. Provide assistance to external CPA firm during the course of their interim and year-end audits of SECU by providing audit work papers that meet audit industry standards and can be relied upon by the external auditors. In turn, this helps reduce external audit hours and related costs. Currently this represents a significant reduction in external billable costs.
• Provide assistance to State Examiners (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLR)) during the course of their annual examination by providing work papers that meet audit industry standards and can be relied upon by the examiners.
• Provide assistance to the NCUA examiners during the course of their annual examination by providing work papers that meet audit industry standards and can be relied upon by the examiners.

What we are looking for.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years audit related experience in a financial institution
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required. Will accept a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with the expectation that the employee will need to obtain a CPA, CIA or CISA after hire. Employee is expected to maintain an active certification status by attending continuing education seminars in related fields such as accounting, auditing, finance, regulatory compliance, information technology, fraud, etc in accordance with CPA, CIA, CISA, and/or CFE Continuing Professional Education Policy.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret corporate policies and procedures, general business periodicals, federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.
• Ensure analytical and problem-solving skills are appropriately applied during assigned financial and operational complex/large audit projects.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Proficient in the use of audit software such as IDEA.
• Proficient in use of PC hardware and software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage/support concurrent audit projects and audit activities.

What You’ll Get.

Join Team SECU and become relevant and significant, day in and out, in the lives of our members, employees and the communities we serve in a highly ethical and fiscally responsible manner.

SECU is Maryland's largest Credit Union and our guiding principles define our culture. We are member centered and employee focused, know relationships generate outcomes, choose right over easy, and put the heart in banking.

Apply today and be part of our journey!

In addition to never being controlled by outside owners, one of the great perks of joining Team SECU is our total rewards package for all employees working 20+ hours per week, which includes:

• Market competitive pay
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings program
• Generous paid leave programs
• And more…. SECU 2023 Benefits Guide
• SECU is committed to supporting your health and well-being – and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Effective January 10, 2022, SECU requires that all successful applicants be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccination prior to commencement of employment.

To learn more about what it is like to work at SECU please visit our career portal - secumd.org/careers

If you’re interested in a challenging and rewarding career then SECU is for you!

We can’t wait to get to know you!

SECU is an Equal Opportunity Employer