Oklahoma AgCredit provides loans, leases and financial services to farmers, ranchers and rural businesses and homeowners in 60 of 77 counties in Oklahoma.
We are part of the Farm Credit System that supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable and consistent credit.
Oklahoma AgCredit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- 401(k) Match 9% Maximum
- Paid Vacation (15 days), Sick Leave (15 days) and Holidays (11 days)
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Varied On and Off-the Job Learning Opportunities
- Customer-Centric Environment
- Opportunity to Give Back to Agriculture
Summary: The Internal Auditor is primarily responsible for conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits of various departments and divisions of the organization in order to assess accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of operations. Research issues and make recommendations to improve process, policies, and procedures accordingly. Execute audits in accordance with departmental procedures.
Position Responsibilities:
Audit Administration
- Participates in internal audit engagements by reviewing and providing feedback on engagement letters; reviewing work programs for clearly established objectives and scope, purpose, resource and fee allocation, and deliverables; and preparing engagement documents and presentation material for approval.
- Conducts research for proposals to develop audit objectives and scope, timing deliverables, and proposal submission requirements; drafts requests for proposals; and drafts presentation materials.
- Coordinates auditing and/or consulting activities with external providers and internal resources by providing project management.
Internal Audit and Review Program
- Contributes to the development of the annual Risk Assessment and Audit Plan by conducting research, deploying stakeholder surveys, maintaining the audit software program and related files, scheduling stakeholder meetings, preparing meeting minutes, and drafting documents and presentation material for approval.
- Contributes to the development of the recommended annual audit budget by analyzing past budget usage and forecasting for future projections.
- Provides input and support to the Audit Executive in the establishment and maintenance of the policies, procedures, templates, and manuals for Internal Audit activities.
Audit Execution
- Conducts audit and reviews in accordance with the Internal Audit departmental standards and documentation requirements.
- Performs basic to moderately complex internal audit engagements as defined by the annual audit plan to independently assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, procedures, and processes established to safeguard the assets of the Association and to comply with FCA regulations and other applicable state and federal regulations.
Communication, Monitoring, and Reporting
- Assists the Audit Executive in the preparation of routine updates and results of audit activities to the Audit Committee and Management by preparing materials and progress summaries.
- Under direction from the Audit Executive, analyzes deficiencies noted in engagement reports and recommends corrective action programs and timeframes for remediation.
- Serves as a liaison between third-party examiners and Association personnel, communicating agreements and exchange of information.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, and/or other related Business field.
- Level I: Minimum of 1 year of internal auditing experience with a financial institution or public accounting firm preferred or 2 years’ related experience. Level II: Minimum of 3 years of internal auditing experience with a financial institution or public accounting firm preferred or 5 years’ related experience.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Working knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook sufficient to create, update and save basic documents.
- Skill in learning, retaining, and applying industry specific rules, audit and accounting standards and legal and regulatory requirements.
- Skill in applying processes and procedures to factual data to make a logical decision.
- Skill in working in a team environment and independently on projects.
- Skill in focusing and concentrating on details and organization.
- Skill in using sound judgment, including maintaining confidentiality.
- Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor, and Board of Directors.
Oklahoma AgCredit is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.