Internal Audit Specialist

**Posting #**:24-30

**Location**:Corporate, Kitchener (hybrid)

Are you a community-minded person that’s passionate about investing locally and giving back to your community? Do you like working with other awesome and like-minded people toward a common goal?

Here at Your Neighbourhood Credit Union (YNCU), we are all about putting our money where our mouth is and keeping our dollars local and investing back into our members, staff, and community; and we are looking for people like you to join our team.

Take a look at this job posting, and if it’s a good fit, we encourage you to apply. If it’s not for you but you know someone that may be better suited for it, we welcome you to share it with them Thanks for checking us out

**The Role**

The Internal Audit Specialist is part of a team that provides objective assurance to Management and the Board of Directors on the effectiveness of all controls to ensure key business risks are managed appropriately and that the systems of internal controls are operating effectively.

The Internal Audit Specialist brings a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, while recommending policies, procedures and programs stemming from Internal Audit.
- Performing various department, process and branch audits, and assisting with required reporting and adherence to annual audit charter & work plans, audit documentation
- Assist in the execution of the Internal Audit Work Plan as approved by the Audit Committee
- Review all operational areas, business units, accounting procedures, credit processes, physical operations inspection, and test staff knowledge, compliance and adherence to policy with focus on branch operations and compliance
- Communicate resource and staffing needs to Manager, Internal Audit to ensure a sustainable, effective and compliant Internal Audit Program
- Ensures that all audit findings, exceptions and proposed adjustments in working papers, are adequately documented and reviewed by the Manager, Internal Audit and Director, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Provide staff education, staff awareness training and internal audit skill development as appropriate
- Provide information, demonstrate internal control processes and assist in finalizing audit reports to external auditors and regulatory bodies as required
- Ensure that audit activity is compliant with professional audit and reporting standards, performance targets, budgets, mandate and timelines

**Why work at YNCU?**

YNCU employees get to be a part of the growing credit union movement and help us get the word out on why banking locally is so important. We’re your friendly, helpful, and financially savvy neighbour who provides tailored financial services to our members, supports small businesses, creates local jobs, and gives back to causes that matter. Through our Good Neighbours Employee Volunteer Program and Monthly Staff Donation Draws, we even let you choose the causes we donate to and support.
- Certified Ontario Living Wage Employer
- Competitive Compensation, Incentive Programs and Benefits
- Remote/working from home hybrid option if desired
- 37.5-hour work week
- 7% matching pension
- Benefits are 100% paid for by YNCU
- Wellness Initiatives including our Employee and Family Assistance Program, premium membership for Calm, Consult+, and LIFT Virtual Fitness
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Community Sponsored Events Employee and paid Volunteer opportunities
- Fun Squad
- Free banking account
- Discounted Employee Rates

**What we are looking for**
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Accounting or Auditing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of two (2) plus years of related experience, preferably in a financial institution
- Well-developed writing skills to prepare material involving interpretation, analysis, assessment, and reports
- Computer literacy including a working knowledge of advanced Excel and MS Office
- Understanding of compliance requirements and knowledge of financial services
- Ability to build relationships within department and across YNCU
- Must have a valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable available vehicle
- Must be bondable

YNCU strives to be a diverse workplace reflective of the communities that we live in. We are committed to a diverse workforce and invite everyone to apply. YNCU makes hiring decisions solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

YNCU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national, provincial, or municipal laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promoti