Senior Financial Auditor recruitment

The Senior Financial Auditor has the responsibility of supporting the Director of Internal Audit and in examining, evaluating, and verifying operating systems, procedures, internal controls and recorded data. The Senior Financial Auditor should also determine that Bank employees are following government laws and regulations including operating policies and procedures established by the Federal Housing Finance Board and the Bank.

The Senior Financial Auditor should have the ability to participate in the audit planning process, prepare most audit workpaper sections, discuss audit findings with the auditee, and prepare draft audit reports.

The Senior Financial Auditor is responsible for the timely completion of Financial and Operational audits in a manner that is consistent with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and with the professional standards of conduct of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Specific Responsibilities

• Preparing draft audit reports in good form, with recommendations, appraisals, or analyses, which will assist the client manager with the proper discharge of his or her responsibilities.

• Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems of internal accounting and operating controls as they relate to each audit area.

• Reviewing the reliability and integrity of the financial and operating information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.

• Reviewing the means of safeguarding assets.

• Appraising the economy and efficiency of how resources are employed.

• Reviewing operations and programs to determine if results are consistent with department goals and objectives.

• Preparing audit work papers according to established department guidelines and industry standards.

• Providing assistance and guidance to the Bank’s outside auditors to insure a timely and efficient completion of the audit.

• Providing assistance to the Director of Internal Audit and the Manager on special projects and assignments.

• Presenting audit findings or other relevant information to Senior Management and/or the Audit Committee on an as needed basis.

• Developing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with Bank staff and management.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills

• Financial statement analysis.

• Knowledge of interest rate risk management, sophisticated investments, and advanced financial concepts would be beneficial.

• CPA, CIA, or other comparable certification required. 

• Experience with spreadsheet and word processing applications.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must be self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Education

• BS or BA in Accounting or Finance. Master’s degree a plus.

Experience

• 3-5 years financial institution audit experience, with experience in auditing of the following areas: 

                Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer