Internal Staff Auditor - Remote

This position assists in performing internal audit assignments throughout the company, working independently or under the supervision of Audit Management (Internal Audit Manager, the SVP of Internal Audit or working as part of the audit team of VELERA’s co-sourced Internal Audit partners). The staff auditor will work as part of an audit team to assist in the execution of 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. The incumbent will assist with 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. Internal Auditors may work closely with staff from third party organizations providing internal audit support. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities 

• Assists with completing internal risk assessments under Internal Audit management. 

• 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 in accordance with established standards oIdentification 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. 

• Drafting process documentation, including process narratives and flow charts, for review to assist with audit planning and execution. 

• Creation of the audit program 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 oPartnering with internal clients to define action plans for deficiencies identified. 

• Preparing reports that reflect audit’s results and document process. 

• Monitors management’s completion of the actions agreed upon in the remediation process. 

• Prepares Audit reports. 

• Define gaps or process deficiencies and associated action plans for remediation. 

• Determines and recommends improvements during implementation of IT system changes or upgrades. 

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. Required to hold an audit certification(s) as condition of continued employment.  

Experience (edit as needed) 

Two (2) years experience working in audit or an audit-related function such as accounting, risk management, IT, or other business or operational position required. 
 
Experience with payment systems and financial services related to the credit/debit card industry preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Demonstrate behaviors based on VELERA values: Excellence, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Trust, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 

• Ability to travel as needed to perform position responsibilities, approximately 20% of the time, to other VELERA offices in the U.S. 

• Willingness to continue to learn, grow and hone your risk management and audit expertise by participating in on-going training, including possibly pursuing certifications, as necessary, and monitoring changes to applicable guidance and regulations related to corporate initiatives and industry standards 

• 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 teammate; Adds to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to make valuable contributions 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 Internal Auditor with commensurate comprehension of: oAccounting, finance, and/or information technology internal controls and standards oIIA, IPPF, Cobit, Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC 1, 2, and 3, auditing standards and procedures oNIST, ITIL, ISACA, or related standards oThe Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) oRisk-assessment practices 

• 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, Galenize (formally ACL), SAS, etc. a plus 

• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team 

• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in making decisions; strong problem solving, reasoning, and analytical skills; high attention to detail 

• Project management and time-management skills, balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines, under pressure 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written formats, including good presentation and report writing skills 

• Experience with financial institution regulatory standards such as NCUA, OCC, FFIEC, Nacha ACH, or related, a plus 

• Strong Information Technology skills and working knowledge of SharePoint, a plus