Internal Auditor II, Internal Audit - Salt Lake City, United States - CardWorks Servicing, LLC

Description

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

CardWorks Servicing ("CWS") is one of the largest privately-held provider of outsourcing services for bankcard-related products to banks and non-bank lenders in North America.

CWS offers management expertise across the credit spectrum and supports both MasterCard and Visa accounts as well as a variety of private label debit, credit, stored value, and customer bankcards.

Position Summary:

The Internal Auditor II position participates in and/or independently conducts all phases of operational/regulatory and complex audits across our entities.

This role is responsible for conducting auditee interviews, evaluating control strengths and weaknesses and preparing all necessary documentation required for a complete audit.

The Internal Auditor II provides guidance and direction to less experienced staff assigned to the audit and works under moderate direction.

Essential Functions:

Assists in planning audits and performing risk assessments utilizes knowledge of credit card issuing and acquiring processes, bank and financial servicing operations, internal control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Develops and implements audit programs to test effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to consumer compliance regulations utilizing knowledge of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission Integrated Framework, consumer compliance regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley.

Performs audit assignments, including reading policies, conducting interviews, and gathering reports and data from banking systems and platforms utilizing data analysis and tools to develop test samples, ability to understand complex transactions, as well as ability to gather information from various personnel.

Prepares audit work papers and independent Sarbanes-Oxley testing in accordance with the Company's Quality Assurance Improvement Program and ensures that sufficient evidence is documented to support related audit findings and conclusions utilizing strong attention to detail, knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and knowledge of Quality Assurance Improvement Program.

Assists external auditors on integrated audit internal control assessments utilizing knowledge of internal control best practices.

Prepares and presents draft audit report and recommendations for improvement based on evaluation and test work to the Lead Auditor or Designated Manager of Internal Audit.

Meets with area management to discuss audit results and recommendations.
Obtains management's response to findings and establishes time frames for procedure correction/improvement.
Performs follow up with area management to ensure that control issues have been addressed and recommendations have been implemented
Completes administration functions such as time tracking and staff meetings and training and development programs utilizing ability to complete web-based training programs and pass related tests

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Performs other duties as assigned.

Compliance with Laws & Regulations:
Responsible for complying with all of the Bank's internal control policies and procedures.
Responsible for understanding and complying with all laws and regulations to which the Bank is subject.

Responsible for communicating problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, noncompliance with laws and regulations, policy violations, or illegal acts.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree is required, with preference to Degrees in Business Management, Accounting or Finance.

Three (3) years' internal auditing experience in financial services with a broad knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards and procedures, financial systems and federal/state regulations is required.

Professional certification is preferred.

Summary of Qualifications:
Demonstrable knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Demonstrable knowledge of internal control best practices and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission Integrated Framework.
Demonstrable knowledge of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act requirementsandSarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Demonstrable knowledge and prior experience in credit card issuing and acquiring processes, bank and financial servicing operations, internal control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including VISIO and Project.
Skilled in establishing positive rapport with auditeesand department management of area being audited.
Demonstrable ability to understand complex transactions and gather information from various personnel.
Demonstrable ability to utilize data analysis and tools to develop test samples.
Demonstrable knowledge of and prior experience preparing audit work papers in accordance with a Quality Assurance Improvement Program.
Ability to work under pressure; flexibility and willingness to work at a rapid pace.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to multi-task is essential.

We offer a total rewards package comprised of a competitive base rate of pay, variable pay incentive programs based on the role, and a comprehensive benefit suite.

Offered rates of pay are determined based on job-related knowledge, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Our benefits offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, as well as other benefits and programs to meet the needs of our employees.

Further details will be shared during the interview or offer process, as appropriate and applicable.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

We will conduct a thorough background check for all hires in compliance with applicable law which includes (but may not be limited to) a review of factors including the applicant's personal credit history, drug testing, and employment/personal references.

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