Senior Auditor

Ascend is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest credit unions in the United States, with over $4 billion in assets. With an occupation-based field of membership, Ascend is focused on the expansion and diversification of the select employee groups it serves, which creates greater security for the credit union and its member-owners. Approximately 650 employees serve more than 260,000 members from 28 Middle Tennessee branch locations, Regional Operations Center, Teller Center and Corporate Headquarters. Ascend recognizes that its employees are critical to the credit union’s sustained success and future growth. Our employees are the face of the credit union and their personal successes fuel the success of the team. Through collaboration between employees, management, our membership and our Board, we fuel an engine that propels the credit union forward.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Ascend Federal Credit Union! Being employed by Ascend is vastly different than just holding a job. The credit union prides itself on providing employees rewarding career opportunities, competitive benefits and a unique work culture. The credit union’s commitment to its employees is fostered by its commitment to the member-owners, ensuring dedicated and engaged employees to serve the membership. Ascend’s vision to be the most loved credit union in our market by employees and members alike has earned the credit union distinctions including Federal Credit Union of the Year (NAFCU, 2015), Best Credit Union to Work For (2016-2023) and Training APEX Awards (2015-2024).

Under the supervision of the VP of Internal Audit, the Senior Auditor will be involved in conducting detailed reviews and audits of various credit union and branch departments. Duties will include preparing formal audit reports and interacting with credit union personnel regarding audit findings and recommended corrective actions. The Senior Auditor is afforded the opportunity to undertake more challenging projects, participate in overseeing of the completion of more difficult internal and external audits and examinations, and is expected to assist in the management of important projects undertaken by the credit union at the request of Internal Audit as well as credit union management. The job requires an in-depth understanding of accounting and auditing principles.

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• In accordance with the audit plan, audit the accounting, compliance, internal controls, and financial data of various departments within the credit union to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state laws as well as credit union policies and procedures.
• Responsible for developing audit programs and questionnaires designed to address identified risks.
• Analyze results of audit procedures and testing to assess risks and provide recommendations to credit union management for corrective action.
• Possess a basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as Generally Accepted Audit Standards.
• Responsible for preparing formal written audit reports each month detailing the scope, results, and recommendations/findings.
• Follow-up on audit deficiencies to ensure corrective action was implemented by the appropriate departments
• Interact with credit union staff and management in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality in all areas.
• Ensure audit work-papers are adequately documented and audit evidence is sufficient.
• Keep informed of credit union policies and procedures, current accounting and auditing developments, and changes to local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
• Assist external auditors and NCUA Examiners with their annual review of credit union operations and systems.
• Maintain a complete understanding of state and federals laws and regulations related to credit union compliance, including the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws.
• Participate and provide input in interdepartmental meetings on critical projects.
• Read all internal publications including HUB and Possibilities.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance is required

Work Experience

• 3-5 years related experienced in finance, accounting, or audit is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired; eligibility and plan for obtaining certification required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify audit risk and appropriate testing procedures
• Moderate to advanced computer application skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and word.
• Ability to analyze processes, solve problems, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Financial/internal auditing background with an understanding of internal control testing procedures and documentation of controls desired.
• Ability to manage concurrent deadlines with multiple priorities and adapt to new challenges and changes.
• Ability to effectively interact positively with all levels of staff and management to communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood.
• Ability to clearly and concisely document and present work product.
• Excellent written and oral skills required in order to communicate with credit union employees, as well as, outside credit union contacts.
• Knowledge of current changes and/or developments in applicable federal, state, local laws, and universal policies and procedures.
• Possession a valid, unrestricted driver's license for occasional travel to various credit union branches.
• Ability to operate related office equipment including calculator, computer terminal (PC), multifunction copier, receipt printers, microfiche and microfilm machines, and telephone.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of making independent decisions and applying judgments that directly impact the credit union.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

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Ascend Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.