Senior Internal Auditor

Dupaco•Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor supports and executes Dupaco's internal audit program, ensuring strong governance and operational integrity across the organization. This role is responsible for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, assessing compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and verifying that Dupaco's and member assets are properly safeguarded. The Senior Internal Auditor also reviews the reliability and accuracy of financial data and provides insight into the efficiency and overall performance of the credit union's operations. This position plays a key role in strengthening organizational accountability and supporting continuous improvement. #DupacoDifference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy_rZxNXcC8 Dupaco Values: Demonstrates Dupaco Values: Rooted In Trust, Empathetic Understanding, Strengthening Relationships, Advocate for All and Invest in You

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
Two to three years of financial institution experience, including experience in an auditing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent spreadsheet and word processing skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in auditing financial institutions or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Meets with the appropriate stakeholders to discuss findings and recommendations, prepare written recommendations for improvement as needed.
Monitors and appraises the adequacy and effectiveness of corrective action taken on audit findings and presents written reports to the appropriate stakeholders.
Investigates and reports evidence of theft or fraud directly to the Internal Audit Manager.
Formulates procedures and plans for practical internal verifications, controls and audit trails to be incorporated into the Audit Manual of the Credit Union.
Assists in the development and implement the annual risk based audit plan.
Acts as a liaison to and aids external auditors and state and federal examiners by preparing work papers, gathering requested documents, and providing information on credit union activities as requested under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager.
Assists in the monitoring the performance of the Credit Union’s internal control structure.
Performs audit procedures including reviewing and analyzing information and documenting processes and procedures.
Proactively seeks guidance when faced with uncertainty, identifies issues requiring research, and effectively researches issues utilizing appropriate resources.
With the assistance of the Internal Audit Manager, develops plans for audit projects which show the objective of the audit, what is to be done, how the work will be completed, a related time budget, and expected format for communicating the results of the audit.
Conducts periodic audits of systems and records to verify adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, adequacy and effectiveness of existing systems, policies and procedures, and the efficiency with which activities are performed.
Maintains audit work papers to evidence the audit work performed and the material facts supporting the conclusions reported.
Maintains knowledge of relevant issues/regulations related to Internal Audit, Compliance, and the credit union industry.
Maintains the confidential nature of all work papers and information obtained during an audit.
Provide quality service to members, potential members and coworkers.
Demonstrate teamwork and professionalism in all interactions with coworkers.
Promote a professional image of the credit union at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.