Senior Internal IT Auditor (Analytics Focus) - Remote

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PSCU/Co-op Solutions is now Velera! PSCU and Co-op Solutions became a single entity on January 2, 2024, and our new company name was announced on May 7, 2024. Our new brand represents our combined company’s shared mission and unique ability to drive velocity and positive momentum for credit union success in a new era of financial services.

This position assists in performing and managing internal audit assignments throughout the company, working independently or under the supervision of Audit Management.

In this role, you will work as part of an audit team to conduct audits, evaluate risks, test controls, and review processes related to financial data and systems, internal controls, department procedures, and compliance with regulatory rules and company policies. In addition, you will assist with the tracking of open audit findings and facilitate response generation, information gathering, testing evidence, and escalation of prior findings with the Audit Management. There will be exposure to senior management throughout the organization. Senior IT Auditors will assist and support less experienced staff and may work closely with management and staff from third-party organizations providing internal audit support.

Role Responsibilities

• Planning internal audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives.
• Interpreting regulations as they pertain to information systems, platforms, and IT operating processes, practices, and procedures.
• Evaluating information technology (IT) infrastructure, data flows/processes, and operating procedures following established standards identification of key controls, control design, and/or control deficiencies through the development of risks and controls matrix, including the reliability and effectiveness of internal information systems controls.
• Creating process documentation, including process narratives and flow charts, to assist with audit planning and execution.
• Creating audit programs and testing procedures at the entity, process, transaction, or application levels, including assessing controls and potential risks.
• Assessing risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and technical issues.
• Maintaining open communication with management - communicates audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings; highlighting unresolved issues; reviewing working papers; preparing final audit reports.
• Partnering with internal clients to define action plans for deficiencies identified.
• Preparing and presenting reports that reflect the audit’s results and document process.
• Assisting Audit Management and co-sourced internal audit partner to coordinate and schedule audit meetings.
• Monitor management’s completion of the actions agreed upon in the remediation process; escalate, support, and provide support when needed or requested by Audit Management.
• Prepare and/or review Audit reports and manage revisions.
• Assist business owners in defining gaps or process deficiencies and associated action plans for remediation.
• Determine and recommend improvements during the implementation of IT system changes or upgrades.
• Partnering with Enterprise Risk to perform internal risk assessments, as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The preferred candidate would possess many of the following qualifications: 

• Ability to establish relationships and rapport with all levels of personnel, including executive and other levels of management, company employees, vendors, clients and members
• Excellent team player; Contributes to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.
• Strong understanding of financial services, systems, operational, and/or technology controls; knowledge of internal audit standards and practices; must have working knowledge of IT general controls
• Proven working experience as Senior Internal Auditor with commensurate comprehension of:
  • Accounting, finance, and/or information technology internal controls and standards
  • IIA, IPPF, Cobit, Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC 1, 2, and 3, auditing standards and procedures
  • NIST, ITIL, ISACA, or related standards
  • The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)
  • Risk-assessment practices
• Experience with financial institution regulatory standards such as NCUA, OCC, FFIEC, Nacha ACH, or related, a plus
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office including Microsoft word processing, presentation PowerPoint, excel spreadsheets, and Visio flowchart, accounting software and databases. 
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.   Experience with data analytics software, such as Power BI, Tableau, Diligent/Highbond (formally ACL), SAS, etc. a plus
• Working knowledge of SharePoint, a plus
• Self-motivation, determination and confidence in your abilities
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project a professional demeanor and have the ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Strong Information Technology skills, a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written formats, including good presentation and report writing skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in making decisions; strong problem solving, reasoning, and analytical skills
• Project management and time-management skills, balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines, under pressure

Role Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology and/or business or related field is required. 
• Currently holds, or actively pursuing, an audit professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, or CISA or equivalent audit credentials. 
• Master’s degree or/or advanced degree, a plus
• Required to hold an audit certification(s) as condition of continued employment and/or promotion to next level.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years related work experience in auditing (public accounting or internal audit experience) and/or a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in another functional area such as accounting, risk management, IT, or other business or operational position.
• Would prefer someone who has working knowledge of payment systems and financial services related to the credit/debit card industry.
• Willing to travel as needed to successfully perform position responsibilities, approximately 20% of the time, to other offices in the U.S.

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners.   Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

Pay Equity

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Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster and the "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here (English and Spanish). For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here (English and Spanish poster).

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@pscu.com for assistance.