03/03/2023
We are hiring for a new auditor - more information about the position below
Please send your resume to [email protected]
Waypoint Advisory Services, LLC, (aka Waypoint) employs experienced professionals, who perform comprehensive, yet standardized, procedures, following specific methodologies, to help credit unions not only meet their regulatory requirements for auditing and compliance testing, but to add value to these financial institutions, when and wherever possible. Waypoint’s experienced team combines competency and industry knowledge in the areas of financial reporting, risk management, and compliance.
Our audit services include:
• Audits of Financial Statements, including reviews of quarterly financial information.
• Audits of Internal Control (as suggested in the NCUA’s Supervisory Committee Guide).
• Agreed Upon Procedure Reviews for credit unions under $500,000,000.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Automated Clearing House Testing, and SAFE Act reviews.
• IT Security Reviews
• Interim CEO and CFO services
• Staff and Director Training.
In conducting said services for our federally insured financial institution clients, Waypoint holds itself to a standard of independence, professional objectivity, and technical excellence. Our approach is to understand the credit union’s business, the nine categorical risks they face, as defined by the National Credit Union Administration, their internal controls environment, and assess the risk of material misstatement of the financials in order to design effective audit and internal control procedures. Waypoint team members bring comprehensive methodologies that leverage the extensive professional and technical resources we bring to the table.
Technical and Professional Responsibilities for our candidates:
• Develop an understanding of the Waypoint audit approach, methodology & tools
• Establish working relationships with credit union client personnel
• Review credit union accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control
• Identify accounting and auditing issues; perform research to solve issues that arise
• Always exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor
• Design and perform tests of internal controls
• Provide recommendations for improved controls and enhanced business efficiency
Our reputation for providing the highest quality credit union auditing and consulting services at some of the industry’s lowest prices has earned us the trust of over 140 federally-insured credit union clients. We care deeply about the institutions we serve and expect all employees to strive to help us complete our mission and carry out our vision.
Mission: “To further the cause of credit unions by providing both local and affordable solutions, which assist individual credit unions in satisfying their federal regulatory compliance requirements.”
Company Vision: “To leverage federal examiner-based knowledge coupled with certified public accounting experience to provide the most industry-specific solutions for credit unions. Our passion is serving credit unions and their members with honesty, integrity and efficiency.”
Job Title: Auditor/Advisor
Pay Level: Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Amarillo, TX
Department: Various
Reports To: Lauren E. Quill, CPA (Regional Supervisor)
POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
This position requires a self-motivated and results-oriented person with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, ever-changing, multi-tasked environment.
Perform all duties associated with the completion of an audit, including transactional testing in all 14 areas of an agreed upon procedures review, the writing of comments, exceptions, and recommendations, scheduling the review, proofing the report, printing the report, binding the report, delivering the report, meeting with the credit union board of directors, conducting an exit meeting, and presenting even bad news in a courteous, expedient, and efficient manner, giving the credit union client your full, undivided attention when needed.
Perform all duties associated with the completion of an ACH audit, including transactional testing in all areas of an ACH review, the writing of comments, exceptions, and recommendations, scheduling the review, proofing the report, printing the report, binding the report, delivering the report, meeting with the credit union board of directors, conducting an exit meeting, and presenting even bad news in a courteous, expedient, and efficient manner, and always providing the credit union client your full, undivided attention when needed.
Perform all duties associated with the completion of a BSA audit, including transactional testing in all 10 areas of a BSA review, the writing of comments, exceptions, and recommendations, scheduling the review, proofing the report, printing the report, binding the report, delivering the report, meeting with the credit union board of directors, conducting an exit meeting, and presenting even bad news in a courteous, expedient, and efficient manner, and always providing the credit union client your full, undivided attention when needed.
Perform all duties associated with the completion of a verification of member accounts, including planning the statement mail out process with credit union staff and third party vender (statement providers), ensuring Waypoint’s address, or that of the supervisory committee is used as the return address on the outer envelope, insuring the statement flag or message is printed either on the statement or inserted on a separate statement stuffer, and ensuring lobby notices go out and are posted, ensuring all statements are printed. In addition, said work should commence promptly so as to avoid any last-minute fees charged by venders for last minute change orders.
An auditor/advisors should know how to review and log returned statements, draft a report with necessary comments, exceptions, and recommendation, bind reports, deliver reports, meet with the credit union board of directors or supervisory committee (if necessary), conduct an exit meeting, and present even bad news in a courteous, expedient, and efficient manner, always providing the credit union client your full, undivided attention when needed.
Auditors should always cross-sell and respond to client inquiries regarding services and programs provided by Waypoint.
Auditors are expected to travel between 50 and 100 nights per year. Travel bonuses are achievable starting at 30 nights out.
Key Duties
• Greet all clients and key management officials when entering a building.
• Overall knowledge of BSA, compliance and OFAC, including CIP.
• Promote or cross sell client services, and develop new relationships with both existing and new (potential) clients.
• Receive and process client phone calls and emails in an efficient manner.
• Ensure your inbox is clean with only messages requiring a response or follow-up contained therein.
• Identify, research, and correct accounting and compliance related issues for our credit union clients.
• Assist with training and development of all staff.
• Contribute to an efficient Waypoint by performing other duties as assigned.
• Provide in-person, via email, and by-telephone, general and specific service-related information concerning audit/compliance services offered by Waypoint.
• All email and telephone communications should be professional, prompt, efficient, and provide accurate information.
• Respond to client requests, problems, and complains and/or direct them to the appropriate person for specific information and assistance.
• Promote Waypoint products and services based on client needs.
• Support and protect Waypoint’s quality reputation by embracing the Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Ensures that work areas while on-site and in the office are clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Ensure your privately-owned vehicle is in cleaning and working condition, and well maintained.
• All other duties as assigned.
