Sr Auditor

Location: Columbia

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Senior Auditor to join our Farm Credit family! This position performs internal audits for the association in accordance with established policies, as well as ensuring overall compliance with AgFirst, FCA, and other regulatory and professional requirements under supervision of the Director of Internal Audit.

Responsibilities:
Internal Audit Assistance: Perform audits of organizational and functional activities and conducts special audits at the request of Chief Audit Executive, Management, and/or the Board of Directors (or subcommittee thereof). Follows the Institute of Auditors' standards and other regulatory and agency guidelines for all aspects of work performed by the Audit and Review function. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal management controls.

Analyze and verify transactions and reviews documents, reports and methods as the basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy, performance and effectiveness of processes and/or activities. Evaluate the on-going adequacy of internal accounting procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and other external regulatory requirements. Stay abreast of new regulations and new internal Association processes. Provide guidance on internal control issues.

Document all audits including recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in the efficiency of operations, and/or reductions in operating costs. Additionally, maintain complete and comprehensive documentation/work papers for a period of not less than seven years to support audit testing and conclusions. Provide recommendations to correct control and compliance deficiencies noted, document appropriate actions needed for correction and follow up to ensure improvements are being undertaken in a timely manner.

Participate in the development of internal audit programs.

Audit Support and Administration: Prepare reports and make presentations to the Board of Directors (Audit Committee) and management as needed. Provide assistance to external examiners/auditors (FCA, AgFirst Internal Audit, outside auditors, and other regulators) as needed. Assist Association Chief Audit Executive to perform special audits for the Board's Audit Committee and/or Management. Provide assistance to outsourced auditors/reviewers as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field required

• Five or more years of experience in internal auditing

• Knowledge of financial institutions' internal audit policies, and procedures

• Demonstrated competence required in internal auditing

• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with all levels of the organization

• Extremely complex problem solving and decision making skills required

• Maintains high level of confidentiality at all times

• Travel via auto to carry out essential responsibilities of the job

• Ability to work independently and as a team member under minimal supervision

Other Details:
AgSouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Why AgSouth?

When you work here, you have an opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities. Part of the national Farm Credit System, we are an agricultural lending cooperative that provides loans for land, production agriculture, farm…