Internal Auditor

People Helping People, that is what Sunmark Credit Union is all about! 

Why join the Sunmark Squad? Sunmark is a local credit union making a big difference in our community. We strive to build financial futures through our “Good Vibes” culture. As a team member, you will find satisfaction in your career by assisting with our members finances, volunteering through our foundation team, and career growth opportunities. 

Our Internal Audit team is hiring!

Typical schedule, Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. As needed, will travel to our financial centers. Majority of time will be at Latham, NY office. Eligible for hybrid work, up to two days per week, after 90 days of employment.

Starting pay, $63-70k, annualized based on experience.

The primary purpose of this position assists the Internal Audit Department in reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations for the correction and/or improvement of internal, operational, and management control systems and organizational unit performance.

• Performs audit fieldwork as directed by the Director of Internal Audit. Completes work, following procedures detailed in Audit Programs, within established time budget. Organizes and systematically completes work papers, according to industry standards, to document work performed, the procedures and methods used, and conclusions or results of the test work.

• Prepare reports on all low and moderate risk audits.  Identify issues relating to compliance with laws, regulations, policy and credit union standards and areas that require strengthening internal controls

• Evaluates compliance with regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the credit union’s operations in all departments and branches. Identifies areas of risk, inefficiencies, compliance violations, and control weaknesses
• Interviews credit union staff as needed to gather relevant information to complete assignments
• Reviews policies, procedures, and workflow to identify inadequate segregation of duties and/or lack of dual controls
• Communicate information, suggestions and/or problem issues regarding audit status and critical findings throughout the audit

• Analyze results and develop appropriate corresponding findings and recommendations for enhancement
• Participate in discussions with management at the conclusion of each audit, discussing deficiencies found

• Performs detailed testing of consumer, mortgage, and home equity loan originations
• Performs random branch audits
• Monitor the follow-up of corrective actions taken by management for recommendations made in the audit reports
• Assists with NCUA exams, DFS exams and other external audits, as needed
• Maintain a sound understanding of auditing principles and techniques

Candidates should have a college degree and prior experience in auditing, within a financial institution is preferred. Ability to work independently, have strong communication and proficiency with Word/Excel. Able to meet deadlines and read, analyze and interpret laws and regulations with financial reports.