East Texas Professional Credit Union

Compliance/Audit Specialist

East Texas Professional Credit Union  •  Longview, TX (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Administration Building - Longview, TX 75605

Responsible for performing a broad variety of audit functions to ensure staff compliance with policies and procedures. Completes audit functions including verifying, sampling, reviewing, confirming, and reporting in such areas as financial accounting, operations activities, loan process, and other areas as assigned. Works with Compliance Officer and auditors to evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements. Assists and supports Compliance Officer and Special Accounts Representative as needed. Serves as Credit Unions OFAC Officer. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Assumes responsibility for the effective and professional performance of internal audit functions

a. Reviews Credit Union documents and records for evidence of fraud, deficiencies in controls or employee performance, and ensures staff compliance with appropriate federal and state regulations as well as established Credit Union policies and procedures.

b. Monitors and verifies file maintenance changes made to share, loan, and collection accounts.

c. Audits signature cards to ensure compliance with CIP, new account, and imaging procedures.

d. Audits business deposit accounts to ensure appropriate documents are on file.

e. Monitors dormant accounts and processes appropriate member notification.

f. Conducts annual MasterCard audit.

g. Conducts quarterly FIS quality control reviews to ensure appropriate authorization levels for current users.

h. Assists Compliance Officer with all other regular audits as directed.

i. Monitors compliance with the OFAC policy and procedures, works with third parties to clarify if an individual is an SDT, maintains access to OFAC lists, and conducts training on OFAC regulations.

2. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective, professional business relations with staff, auditors, and members.

a. Works closely with external auditors and staff to evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements.

b. Works closely with staff while conducting audits to ensure staff compliance with policies and procedures.

c. Maintains and projects the Credit Union's professional reputation.

3. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective coordination and working relationships with area personnel and management.

a. Assists area personnel as required. b. Keeps supervisor informed of area activities and significant problems.

c. Completes required reports and records accurately and promptly.

d. Attends meetings as required.

4. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

a. Performs related clerical and secretarial duties as needed.

b. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.



Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

High school graduate or equivalent.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Thorough knowledge of credit union policies and procedures required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Three or more years of credit union experience in increasingly complex positions.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Ability to operate computer applications and business equipment, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

Professional appearance, dress, and attitude.

East Texas Professional Credit Union

About East Texas Professional Credit Union

East Texas Professional Credit Union was established in 1953 in Texas for Texans! We began as a member-owned and operated financial cooperative with a membership of 13 East Texans and an initial asset size of $65. Today, our membership base has grown to more than 78,000 and our asset size exceeds $943 million.

East Texas Professional Credit Union is a locally owned and governed financial institution. Membership is available to anyone who lives or works in Anderson, Angelina, northern Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Smith and Upshur counties. East Texas Professional Credit Union currently has office locations in Longview, Tyler, Kilgore, Marshall, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, Henderson, Gilmer, Carthage and Hallsville.

East Texas Professional Credit Union has grown to become the largest credit union in East Texas, and one of the largest in the state of Texas. Our credit union exists to provide a secure place for members to manage their finances. This was the foundation upon which our Credit Union was formed and remains the primary focus of our operation.

We are honored to have been awarded a 5-star superior rating for financial strength and stability from BauerFinancial for over twenty consecutive years. We are also proud to have received a financial strength rating of “A+” or “Excellent” from Weiss Ratings. Less than one percent of the nation’s credit unions meet Weiss Ratings’ criteria for exceptional financial strength. East Texas Professional Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration, and is an Equal Housing Lender.

Funds to at least $250,000 are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. Government agency.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Longview, TX
Year Founded
1953
Website
etpcu.org
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