Internal Audit Specialist

About Us

Kitsap Credit Union is a not‑for‑profit, member‑owned financial cooperative with more than 300 employees and 14 branches throughout Western Washington.
We have a passion for making a positive difference. As a $2+ billion‑asset credit union, we are deeply committed to our members’ financial wellbeing and the prosperity and quality of life in the communities we serve. We are proud to be led by individuals with the experience and skills to drive our organization toward strategic growth and operational excellence. Our KCU Cares Foundation program focuses on providing resources and support for those struggling with homelessness or hunger and improving the financial well‑being of the people in our communities.

Beyond monetary efforts, we have provided thousands of hours in staff volunteerism and in‑kind support.

At Kitsap Credit Union, our success is built on trust‑based relationships and personalized service. We understand our employees are key to our success. They provide the personalized service to our members and contribute to the communities where we live. We are committed to providing a supportive, mission‑driven, and inclusive culture where employees can grow their careers. Learn more.

Kitsap Credit Union is hiring a full‑time hourly Internal Audit Specialist to work hybrid out of our corporate office in Bremerton. The Internal Audit Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring a continuous monitoring program on deposit and lending products/programs at KCU under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit.

Reports to: Director, Internal Audit

Employment Type: Full‑time, hourly, non‑exempt, hybrid

Salary Range: $28.29 - $34.09/hour depending on experience

Bonus Target: 5% potential incentive of base pay

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Grade: 7BC

Industry: Banking

• Perform routine inspections and quality tests to ensure compliance with regulations, internal policies and procedures, security and fraud detection and prevention measures and other internal controls.
• Perform all reviews/audits in accordance with the internal audit program, professional audit, accounting standards (GAAP), and IIA standards.
• Assist with and/or conduct internal/external audits and examinations, from beginning to end, including research, planning, risk assessment, interviewing, sampling, testing, and analysis, reporting and recommendation formulation as well as completion of work papers.
• Review the effectiveness and efficiency of the credit union’s operational procedures and internal controls.
• Maintain complete audit files documenting audit procedures used, reports and written responses. Prepare and deliver written and oral reports to management, the Supervisory Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Maintain effective communication and establish positive working relationships with all internal and external customers to ensure coordination and exchange of information for accomplishing credit union goals.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of operational and compliance auditing, or quality control/assurance, experience that includes familiarity with all federal regulations related to financial institution, which includes Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), etc.
• Credit Union specific professional certification in one or more of the following areas:
  Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS), Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or obtained within two years of employment.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Audit experience in an Internal Audit Department that includes familiarity with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Financial Institution experience in Operations and/or Compliance.

This position does not supervise others.

Required This position will be required to work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, and, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required:

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