Internal Staff Auditor

Velera

. Assist with internal audit assignments throughout the company independently or under Audit Management supervision.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $67,700 - $104,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal audit processes, risk assessment, and compliance with financial and IT regulations. Proficient in evaluating controls, drafting documentation, and preparing audit reports while maintaining effective communication with management and stakeholders.

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Internal Audit ExperienceAudit Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA)Risk Assessment and Control EvaluationKnowledge of Financial Services RegulationsIT General Controls Understanding

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentControl EvaluationAudit Program DevelopmentFinancial Data AnalysisProcess DocumentationRegulatory ComplianceControl Deficiency IdentificationTesting ProceduresAudit ReportingPayment Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration with ManagementProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISA

Industry Keywords

Internal Audit StandardsFinancial ServicesIT Operating ProcessesNISTITILCOBITSarbanes-OxleySOC 1, 2, and 3NCUAOCC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with internal audit assignments throughout the company independently or under Audit Management supervision.
Assist audit teams with executing audits, evaluating risks, testing controls, and reviewing financial data, systems, procedures, and regulatory/company policy compliance.
Track open audit findings and facilitate responses, information gathering, testing evidence, and escalation of prior findings.
Complete internal risk assessments.
Interpret regulations related to information systems, platforms, and IT operating processes.
Evaluate IT infrastructure, data flows/processes, and operating procedures.
Identify key controls, control design issues, and control deficiencies through risk and controls matrices.
Draft process documentation, narratives, and flow charts for audit planning and execution.
Create audit programs and testing procedures at entity, process, transaction, or application levels.
Assess risks and controls, identify non-compliance, process weaknesses, inefficiencies, and technical issues.
Maintain open communication with management and partner with internal clients on remediation action plans.
Prepare audit reports and document audit results and processes.
Monitor management’s completion of remediation actions.
Recommend improvements during IT system changes or upgrades.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology and/or business or related field is required.
Currently holds, or actively pursuing, an audit professional certification, such as CPA, CIA or CISA or equivalent audit credentials.
Required to hold an audit certification(s) as condition of continued employment.
Two (2) years experience working in audit or an audit-related function such as accounting, risk management, IT, or other business or operational position required.
Experience with payment systems and financial services related to the credit/debit card industry preferred.
Strong understanding of financial services, systems, operational, and/or technology controls.
Knowledge of internal audit standards and practices.
Working knowledge of IT general controls.
Experience with financial institution regulatory standards such as NCUA, OCC, FFIEC, Nacha ACH, or related, a plus.
Proven working experience as Internal Auditor with comprehension of accounting, finance, and/or information technology internal controls and standards, including IIA, IPPF, COBIT, Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC 1, 2, and 3, auditing standards and procedures, NIST, ITIL, ISACA, or related standards, COSO, and risk-assessment practices.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Remote-first, flexible environment