Project Management Co-Op, Fall 2023 NYC

First Command Financial Services, Inc.

Project Management Co-Op, Fall 2023 NYC

Black Mountain, NC
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    How will this role impact First Command?

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    Reporting to the Associate Director of Internal audit, the Senior Internal Auditor will be accountable for completing testing and work paper documentation related to internal audits across the Enterprise. The Senior will work with employees at all levels and will be responsible for socializing and gaining assurance for timely remediation of all audit issues.


    What will the employee do in this role?

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    · Works with Manager to conduct initial planning and research necessary for completing the audit program

    · Leverages past audit results, work papers, external research and working knowledge of regulations to ensure audit procedures are designed appropriately and make necessary adjustments as processes and/or regulatory requirements changes

    · Performs walkthroughs, taking detailed notes to capture relevant details necessary for finalization of the audit procedures

    · Works with Manager to complete the audit program for each area under audit

    · Identifies necessary access in order to generate reports and populations for audits

    · Assess and analyze large, complex data sets to ensure a complete and accurate population and/or sample selection

    · Prepares and manages document requests to ensure accurate and timely completion by Management

    · Socializes all initial exceptions timely to ensure they are cleared or documented as an observation

    · Communicates details of issues in status meetings and close meetings

    · Documents all work papers thoroughly, clearly and concisely to allow for efficient review by the Manager

    · Constantly monitors and reviews status of audit procedures to ensure that all tasks and priorities are on track

    · Assists with the administration, validation and status reporting of management action plans of completed audits

    · Leads meetings, discussions and interviews with company management including senior management

    · Interfaces with all levels of the organization, creating a reputation of trust and objectivity


    What Skills/Qualifications Do You Need?


    Education

    · Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field


    Work Experience

    · At least 4 years of internal audit or external audit required

    · Experience in financial services preferred but not required

    · Experience leading internal audits and completing audit programs

    **Certifications **

    · At least 1 audit related certification required (i.e. CFE, CIA, CPA, CISA)

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


    · Must be proactive and work with a sense of urgency

    · Must demonstrate strong work ethic and desire to get the job done

    · Self-motivated to provide high-quality work and meet deadlines

    · Must be able to form relationships without compromising objectivity of audit conclusions

    · Exceptional interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications, listening, and fostering open communications

    · Absolute commitment to timely delivery of quality service and work product

    · Must use sound judgment when handling confidential and/or sensitive information

    · High level of competency in computer skills including data analysis, analytical tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite

    · Ability to quickly learn new systems necessary for completing audits

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    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent or ten (10) years equivalent work experience.
    • Some post-secondary education is preferred.
    • Must be able to learn and apply a variety of software applications.
    • Must have accurate keyboarding skills.
    • Prior experience in a retail service environment to include cash handling and member service preferred.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the partner is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
    • The partner is frequently required to walk and sit. The partner is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
    • The partner must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.