Audit Assistant, Internal Audit

About Pentagon Federal Credit Union

Pentagon Federal Credit Union (“PFCU�) is one of the strongest and safest financial institutions of its kind in the US, with more than $12 billion in assets. We serve over 800,000 members in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, defense-related companies, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. We were federally chartered in 1935 and serve our members worldwide by offering a variety of mortgage, credit card, automobile loan, personal loan, checking, and money market savings products.

Our Mission is to provide superior financial services responsive to member needs in a cost effective manner.

PFCU’s Audit Services Department is composed of highly-qualified, talented professionals who thrive in our fast-paced, innovative environment. Our flat team structure allows each of us to exercise considerable discretion over our projects and our results – we audit financial, operational and compliance processes throughout PFCU and our team members interact freely with all levels of Management.

Key Competencies shared by all Audit Services Department team members:

· Professional curiosity

· Analytical approach

· Personal accountability for results

· Credibility with peers, subordinates, and leaders

· Thoughtful and effective communication skills

Our responsibility is to provide independent and objective assessments of internal controls of business functions of PFCU using a risk-based, value-add approach. Quality, innovation, and continuous process improvement drive the Audit Services Department’s approach to our work.  With a proven record of accomplishment and success, The Audit Services Department is uniquely positioned within PFCU as a valued resource and partner in effecting change throughout the organization.

We are having a great time building a world-class internal audit function to significantly contribute to PFCU’s success – if you share these values and are up for this challenge; we’d like to invite you to join us as an Audit Assistant.

Pentagon Federal Credit Union offers a competitive salary, and an outstanding benefits package, including: A 401(k) Plan with employer matching, an excellent health benefits that include prescription, vision, and dental coverage, and generous paid time off (PTO).

Requirements:Associate’s degree in related field (Business, Finance or Accounting) or a combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions. Three years related work experience, preferably in a financial institution, required, with experience in a customer service environment strongly desired.Strong oral and written communication skills required. Proficiency with Word and PowerPoint required. Experience with data extraction programming tools (IDEA or ACL) and Audit scheduling software (e.g., TeamMate) also preferred. 

Responsibilities: 

The incumbent provides ad-hoc support to the Supervisory Committee and the Chief Audit Executive.  He/ she also provides staff support in the performance of selected audit procedures under the supervision of the Audit Supervisor or Project Lead.

Manages communications for the Supervisory Committee, including the preparation of member and NCUA correspondence.  Analyzes  trends of member complaints and recommends areas of interest for review to audit management.  Reviews and approves account research performed in Operations for adequacy, clarity and completeness.

Assist the operational audit team in obtaining the data required for financial data analysis from the systems in use

Maintains current working knowledge of the functions of Pentagon Federal, including but not limited to, products, procedures and automated systems as they relate to day-to-day business and matters of special concern to the Committee.

Maintains the member correspondence tracking database and prepares reports and analysis for the Supervisory Committee on correspondence activities.

Provides administrative support to the Supervisory Committee and Chief Audit Executive, including but not limited to preparation of correspondence, reports, analysis of statistical data, coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements as required.

 

Develops and maintains records management system and inventory control log for Supervisory Committee records and files.

 

Performs selected audit procedures, including obtaining, organizing and analyzing data in accordance with accepted Auditing standards. Obtains, analyzes and appraises sufficiency of documentary evidence s basis for formulating an objective opinion on the operations and activities being audited.  Interprets data, identifies exceptions and makes recommendations for resolving exceptions.

 

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