Location
Batavia, IL | United States
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Position Summary:
Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast. We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars: Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information.
The Internal Auditor is an active contributor of the Internal Audit team whose mission is to enhance and protect Farm Credit East by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The role is primarily responsible for helping to carry out the Internal Audit plan through the execution of engagements which will cover a diverse range of risk areas including financial and management reporting, operational internal controls, risk management and governance processes, and other areas deemed appropriate by the Farm Credit East’s Audit Committee and management team.
The value drivers for this role are as follows: Protect the Farm Credit East through conducting risk-based engagements in relation to management’s strategic goals and regulatory areas of focus
Promote organization success through providing assurance services and identifying recommendations for improvement
We offer generous benefits including: a 6% 401K match plus an additional defined contribution retirement plan, medical, dental, HSA, paid annual holiday and sick leave, FSA, life insurance, and a bonus incentive program. Farm Credit East provides all team members with the training and resources needed to be successful in their careers. Technical training, soft skill training, and ongoing professional development provided by Farm Credit East will help you be poised for continued career growth within our organization. We use state of the art technology for customer relations (Salesforce), internal communication (Microsoft TEAMS) and delivery of services.
Come join a collaborative, customer-focused team at Farm Credit East!
Duties and Responsibilities: Technical Internal Audit
Assist in the execution of internal audit engagements to ensure completion in a timely, accurate, and effective manner.
Perform critical self-review of work paper documentation to support work performed and conclusions reached
Demonstrate a strong understanding of technical accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards and actively seek out opportunities to learn and enhance in these areas
Become familiar with and apply internal audit processes, procedures, and methodologies to work performed
Elevates potential issues timely after gathering key facts and leverage team members and appropriate technical resources to assist in proposing a resolution
Efficiently and effectively communicate questions and findings with the appropriate level of internal audit management
Demonstrates professional skepticism, independence, and objectivity
Assist in the execution of procedures that address risks of fraud and remain alert to fraud risks while performing audit work
Maintain applicable designations
Leadership
Promote an ethical culture by subscribing to the code of ethics principals and rules of conduct
Recognize the value of Farm Credit East’s brand and act as an ambassador to Farm Credit East
Recognize stresses and take steps to maintain personal well-being
Share and collaborate effectively with others, creating a positive team spirit
Invite and receive in the moment feedback in a non-confrontational manor
Provide feedback to superiors
Take ownership of personal development
Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness and try new things
Recognize mistakes and learn from them
Relationships, Teamwork, and Communication
Proactively form and strengthen long-term relationships within Quality Assurance and the members across Farm Credit East
Display a positive mental attitude toward the job and contribute positively to the overall morale of the team and Farm Credit East.
Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner verbally and in the materials produced
Identify the stakeholders relevant to the work performed and communicate regularly by updating status and sharing progress
Make valuable contributions and offer viewpoints to team and management discussions
Exercise intellectual humility; recognize and own intellectual limitations for the betterment of oneself and the team.
Technology
Master the technology systems used in Quality Assurance
Leverage available technology tools to propose solutions for improved testing efficiencies, data analytics, and displaying results
Understand and navigate through the relevant applications and systems used by Farm Credit East
Generate and analyze reports to evaluate testing populations and support conclusions
Seek to learn new opportunities to maintain and enhance technical relevance
Remain adaptive to ongoing technology changes within the organization
Job Qualifications and Requirements: This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
3+ years of internal audit experience preferred
CISA designation strongly preferred
Salary range: $60,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience
Farm Credit East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is our goal to make employment decisions that further the principle of equal employment opportunity by utilizing objective standards based upon an individual's qualifications for a specific job opening. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), if you have a disability and would like a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position with Farm Credit East,please call 1-800-562-2235 or e-mail
[email protected].
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