Responsibilities
- Assists audit engagement team leads by performing assigned tasks with diligence and accuracy.
- Develops an accurate understanding and documentation of business processes and relevant risks and controls.
- Performs audit tests to evaluate compliance with stated objectives- obtains and reviews audit evidence and documents conclusions.
- Ensures all assigned tasks and their purpose are completely understood, thereby contributing to a high quality, accurate and efficient result.
- Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards.
- Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression- proactively seeks relevant Education and training opportunities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant degree is required. Advanced degree (i.e., Masters of Accounting) as well as CPA/CIA is preferred
Strong Regulatory Compliance background required (specific to the mortgage industry is preferred)
Ability to observe a business process and document it accurately and completely
Experience with Federal consumer law (RESPA, TILA, ECOA, UDAAP, SCRA, Etc.)
Requires solid listening skills
Ability to be a contributing member of a productive team, while learning from others and developing professionally
Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently - proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired result
Solid foundation in areas of focus with the ability to recognize when theoretical concepts should be applied to areas assigned
General awareness of other departments in the company with risk, control, and governance responsibilities and ability to understand handoffs between audit function and those areas
Effective communication skills
Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Pursuing one or more relevant professional certifications, such as CPA, CIA, CISA,and CFE
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
More experienced levels within this role must have the ability to take on project lead responsibilities for audit engagements
