Associate Auditor

FHLB Dallas actively pursues dedicated and hardworking individuals to be a part of our professional team. Positions are offered on an as-needed basis for all departments.  View our current opportunities by clicking the View Open Positions tab above.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                             

• Participates in planning and conducting audits, which are sometimes complex in nature, of financial, compliance, operational, and IT areas to determine if operating units are in compliance with Bank policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations, guidelines and contracts. Determines if processes/procedures are efficient and effective.
• Establishes, with supervision, audit objectives, time estimate, and plan of work, and collects data and documentation and evaluates results.     
• Prepares audit workpapers which document audit procedures performed according to departmental and IIA guidelines.           
• Assists in preparing written audit recommendations and audit reports and presents them to the auditee.
• Assists other auditors when assigned.       
• Assists in providing consulting services to clients on matters relating to internal controls, operations, or accounting matters.
• Assists in determining if appropriate corrective action has been taken on deficiencies noted during audits and examinations by testing corrective action and reporting the results to management.    
• Assists with external auditor requests, as assigned. 
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting.  A business-related degree may be substituted provided the candidate has completed at least 18 hours of accounting courses and 3 or more hours of computer science courses.
• CIA or CPA eligible.
• Prior experience in an internal audit internship with demonstrated knowledge in full life cycle auditing is preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including advanced skills with Excel and Word. 
• Sufficient communication, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Detail orientation and analytical mindset.
• Commitment to professional development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to utilize cognitive ability; sit and move about the office; speak, read, listen, and write; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.   The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms, climb stairs; stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment requiring little physical exertion.  The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.  Mental concentration, attention to detail and computer use for extended periods of time is common.   Completion of complex tasks under deadline pressure may be required. This position may, on occasion, also require evening and weekend work based on business needs. Interruptions may occur. 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

FHL Bank Dallas employees are committed to and exemplify the following principles:

• Service to our members is first and foremost
• All business will be conducted honestly and ethically
• Each employee contributes to customer service by directly serving our members or supporting those who do
• Interaction with members should focus on building professional relationships and helping customers achieve their goals
• Cooperation and teamwork throughout and across all levels of FHLB Dallas are essential to its effectiveness
• Colleagues and members will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity

FHLB Dallas provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or national origin. FHLB Dallas will consider for employment all persons on an individual basis consistent with job-related criteria without regard to visible and non-visible disabilities. Equal opportunity applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, screening, hiring, compensation and training, as well as other conditions and privileges of employment.