Audit Manager
Company: Farm Credit Council
Location: Ohio City
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
About AgCredit
We create lifelong opportunities for our customers and employees by
striving to be the premier cooperative lender and employer in our
rural communities.
Audit Manager, Fostoria, OH
Plan and coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance
of association internal and external audit programs. Assist with
development of risk assessments and objectives for the association.
Ensure overall compliance with policy, procedure, laws,
regulations, accounting standards, sound business practices and
implementation of goals and objectives cited in the association
business plan.
Responsibilities
1. Lead the overall audit function for the association,
including:2. Creating, implementing and executing an industry
standard audit model with consultation from Executive Leadership
and the Board of Directors
3. Create and oversee the annual internal audit plan while setting
association audit and review priorities
4. Pl an the scope and objectives of internal audits and review
programs
5. Manage the day-to-day internal and external review processes
6. Establish and maintain the policies and procedures for the
Internal Audit activities of the association. Ensure that policies
are compliant with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
standards.
7. Work closely with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Create, maintain and update an audit monitoring report for each
internal and external audit and provide an updated report to the
Audit Committee at each regularly scheduled meeting of the
Board
9. Report audit findings including the overall conclusion of the
audit, areas of concerns, and recommendations, including
management's response to those recommendations
10. Coordinate audit related activities with outside auditors and
examiners such as: Farm Credit Administration, Ag First, HRK and
PricewaterhouseCoopers and other contracted auditors/ reviewers
11. Review and evaluate the ongoing progress of the audit function
to ensure it is achieving established priorities, plans and
goals.
12. Monitor and update the Audit Plan and Risk assessment
throughout the year to ensure it considers current policies,
procedures, and regulations.
13. Develop the recommended annual internal audit budget which is
part of the overall budget.
14. Advise and consult with association departments and team
members as needed and/or assigned.
15. Model AgCredit's core values and supports the association's
strategies.
16. Attend training programs as provided by the association
relative to responsibilities.
17. Any other duties as needed and as assigned by the CEO and the
Audit Committee.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting,
Business Administration, Business Management, Finance or
Agriculture Economics is required
- 3-5 years of strong, proven and successful audit work
experience
- Advanced knowledge of current audit theories and practice
standards, with additional general accounting knowledge including
laws, regulations, GAAP accounting principles, FCA regulations and
Association and AgFirst policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain effective relationships and work
cooperatively with internal and external auditors, regulatory
agencies, funding bank and others
- Ability to lead and direct the work of auditors, set priorities
and manage performance and expectations.
- Ability to establish priorities, take initiative, work under time
pressures, exercise independent judgement, use good judgement, and
make sound decisions and recommendations.
- Ability to follow established audit guidelines, protocols and/or
instructions
- Proven strong organizational, administrative and communication
skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely
- Abi lity to establish priorities and plans, to work according to
the plans but be willing and able to work with others to reset
priorities and plans as circumstances dictate
- Computer literacy including knowledge of spreadsheets, word
processing, cloud computing and data base management
- Independently travel overnight to attend and arrange training
sessions
- Accreditation as a Certified Internal Auditor is preferred or a
willingness to pursue specialized accreditations such as:-
Certified internal auditor (CIA) (preferred)
- Certified fraud examiner (CFE) (preferred)
- Attention to details while discerning the total or bigger
picture
- Negotiate and exercise positive interpersonal relations and
communication in difficult situations
Benefits Offered
- Competitive compensation
- Top-rated benefits program
- 401k Plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement, sponsored training and career development
oppor tunities
- Generous paid time off with 11 holidays observed
- Employee Assistance Program
- Community Service PTO
- "Dress for your day" dress code
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Diversity Statement / EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. AgCredit
strives to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, disability, parental status,
marital status, political affiliation, military service, or any
other non-merit based factor. EOE including
disability/veterans.
Keywords: Farm Credit Council, Fort Wayne , Audit Manager, Executive , Ohio City, Indiana
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