Information Technology Auditor

As a $3.9 billion financial institution with more than 298,000 members, and 20 branch locations, ESL is one of the largest and most progressive federal credit unions in the country. We are known for valuing people and sharing our success with our employees.

Consider an opportunity with a leading local organization!
• Recognized as one of Training Magazine’s “Top 125” companies for the past four years.
• Recipient for eight years in a row of “Rochester’s Choice Awards” by the Democrat & Chronicle readers as Rochester’s “favorite bank/trust company.”

We offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including health, dental, life, 401(k), pension, vacation, paid holidays, profit sharing, and more.

ESL is currently recruiting for an experienced Information Technology Auditor to test and evaluate ESL’s IT systems and internal controls for conformity with industry standards of efficiency, accuracy and security. Must provide independent, objective assurance that they provide accurate operations, reliable financial reporting, safeguarding of member and credit union information against unauthorized access, modification or use and compliance with statutory requirements and applicable regulations.

Principal Accountabilities:

Identify, evaluate and monitor internal controls to ensure conformity with industry standards and effectiveness in managing credit union information technology risk, financial reporting reliability and safeguarding of systems and information.
• Utilize risk assessment tools and methodology in identifying the scope of IT audits to ensure efficiency and reliability of system performance and financial records.
• Develop IT audit programs that identify and evaluate information technology risks and controls to provide assurance that transactions are carried out in accordance with managements authorization.
• Prepare IT audit work papers that are easy to follow, have sufficient detail to indicate the extent of the audit tests performed and support audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance by ESL staff to information technology policies, processes and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• Complete IT audits within time requirements in accordance with the annual IT plan.
• Develop and perform daily or monthly continuous audit techniques
• Assist other auditors in the development of continuous audit techniques.
• Review technical support documentation, procedures and processes and advise management on the appropriateness of internal controls.
• Ensure that appropriate access is granted and maintained for essential ESL systems.
• Make recommendations for systems operations and process improvements.

Participate on large information technology projects to ensure that internal controls are adequately established for changes to current processes or new initiatives.
• Review technical requirements for new products, services and technologies to ensure the appropriate level of control will be established.
• Understand ESL IT operational processes to incorporate internal controls and provide guidance in establishing best practices.

Perform a specialized role within the audit staff to:
• Understand the more complex areas of the credit union and provide management expertise in recognizing IT risks and implementing controls.
• Provides assistance to audit staff in developing audit programs, analysis techniques and data extract tools.
• Work on developing automated workpapers for the department.

Provide management reports with effective and efficient recommendations.
• Analyze IT audit results to consult with management on any problem areas requiring corrective action.
• Write clear, concise and professional audit reports.
• Clearly explain risks identified.
• Recommend corrective action that balances efficiencies and risk.
• Perform follow-up to ensure implementation of recommendations.

Provide consulting services designed to add value and improve the credit union’s operations.
• Assist IT management and staff in investigating areas of concern to ensure appropriate technologies and solutions are in place to meet information technology needs.
• Assist IT managers in evaluating internal controls, resolving problems and implementing improvements.
• Assist examiners or external auditing firm with documentation and data for their annual review.
• Review user acceptance test plans for completeness.

Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a similar field.
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISSP.
• Minimum of five years of IT auditing or similar experience.
• Experience with a broad knowledge of financial services industry systems and operations.
• Understanding of system hardware and software architectures across a variety of platforms including PC, client/server and mainframe business models.
• Experience in internal controls evaluation.
• Effective PC proficiency in Word, Excel and Access; Audit software a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication, presentation and leadership.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Self starter who requires minimal guidance to achieve expected results.

If you are interested in the above opportunity please go to our Career Opportunity site located at www.esl.org or click on the link below to take you directly to the job posting:

https://www.ultirecruit.com/ESL1000/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*E3C98...

ESL Federal Credit Union is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.