Operations Auditor

Overview:

American Credit Acceptance (ACA) has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Auditor to join our dynamic Internal Audit team. The candidate shall perform assignments from annual internal audit plan for operational, field, third party vendor, compliance, regulatory and investigative audits to ensure the reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies and regulations, the safeguarding of assets, the economical and efficient use of resources and established operational objectives of American Credit Acceptance.

This responsibility includes performing audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. The candidate will be expected to execute and clearly articulate findings to member of senior management.

Essential Functions

• Primary function will be to help perform risk based operational audits to evaluate the key processes, procedures, and systems of ACA’s business units. Effectively executes test procedures and concludes on the operating effectiveness of relevant controls through the development of formal reports.
• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Perform third party vendor audits to evaluate compliance with executed contracts.
• Perform regulatory or compliance audits as required.
• Interact with external audit firms and provide support for audit engagements.
• Effectively executes test procedures and conclude on the operating effectiveness of relevant controls through the development of formal reports.
• Performs an appropriate level of testing based on the scope and risk, without over- or under-auditing.
• Produces work paper documentation that is clear and concise, provides adequate detail of work performed and conclusions reached, meets department and professional standards, and is sufficient to receive a satisfactory rating from reviewers.
• Communicates obstacles or problems as they are encountered throughout the audit.
• Identifies control issues and findings timely, and ensures findings are based on relevant facts and are accurately characterized (based on risk).
• Clearly communicates control findings to Internal Audit Management as they are identified.
• Challenges the ‘status-quo’ and brings original ideas to the team.
• Fosters a team environment, is inclusive and works well with others.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance) or 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• CIA, CPA, CFSA, or plans to pursue other relevant certification preferred.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Business risk awareness and appropriate judgment to use a risk-based approach while executing the audits.
• High level of tact and ability to communicate complex and potentially sensitive issues to various levels of management – both within ACA’s operational functions and outside to key non-technical business personnel.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must possess excellent communications skills (written and oral).
• Must possess computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, SQL, and Power Point).
• Must be able to think analytically, independently, and objectively.
• Knowledge of SOX 302/404, SSAE 16/SOC1/2/3, PCI and/or GLBA is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday with some schedule variations as needed.

Travel

Up to 10% travel is possible for this position.

EEO Statement

ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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