Job Description:
Role

Audits financial statements and accounting, financial, and operational activities. Prepares reports of all audits in accordance with guidelines approved by management and Global Internal Audit Standards. Makes recommendations for improving and strengthening internal controls and operating procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes audit programs according to approved audit procedures and scope with limited supervision. Evaluates compliance with Bank policies and procedures.
• Exercises judgment in completing audits of the Company's public financial statements in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations.
• Keeps Audit Services Management apprised of progress of audits and findings as they arise. Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to management.
• Evaluates internal controls, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (including Sarbanes-Oxley), and identifies business risks.
• Under general supervision, assists Audit Services Management by providing recommendations for improvement in audit programs, internal controls, and operating procedures.
• Completes other tasks as needed and as assigned.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Must comply with current applicable laws, regulations and bank policies and procedures. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.

Experience

Possesses solid working knowledge of financial accounting concepts and internal controls. Knowledge of banking is desirable. Experience auditing public financial statements or detailed preparation/review of financial statements within a corporation is highly desirable.

Education/Certifications/Licenses

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation preferred. If candidate does not currently possess an approved certification, the Company will support obtaining a certification within a reasonable and agreed upon time frame after employment or promotion. A master's degree may also be considered in lieu of a certification.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Intermediate Excel skills, including various analytical tools and complex functions
• Experience using reporting tools to create queries and reports on large amounts of data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Minimal travel to other bank branches to complete audit programs
• Comply with Global Internal Audit Standards of Ethics and Professionalism

A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required in the position. In-depth dialogues, conversations and explanations with bank personnel and outside vendors of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature is a normal part of the day-to-day experience. Communications can involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance.

CapFed® is an equal opportunity employer.