Compliance Auditor

Southeast Toyota Finance

Kansas City, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Processes, Corporate Compliance, Customer Relations, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Audit, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Risk, Schedule Development, Set Goals, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
Today

The Compliance Auditor provides independent and objective assurance services to determine the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and validate compliance with SETF policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, and other client, regulatory, or legal guidelines relevant to our core business. The Compliance Auditor works closely with operational teams and senior management in the review and testing of compliance controls.ResponsibilitiesAnalyzing potential risks within specific areas of the company to avoid compliance issuesInspecting and validating control enhancements and process changes implemented to mitigate riskConducting ongoing testing of internal processes as assigned by the Compliance Manager or Chief Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with policies and proceduresMaintaining a high level of independence to assure the effectiveness of internal controls, business processes, policies, procedures, and regulatory complianceDocumenting test work, exceptions, observations, and making recommendations to enhance controls and identify opportunities for improved efficienciesObtaining responses to the testing exceptions and ensuring the responses address the identified control/process weakness or deficiencyAssisting in preparing reports that summarize the testing and rank by risk the exceptions and recommendationsReporting the results of testing and audits to Legal and Operations Management in a clear and concise mannerPerforming follow‑up testing, as needed, to ensure all agreed‑upon actions have been completedConducting periodic assessments of key vendors (on‑site and virtual, as applicable)Reviewing records, reports, systems, and other relevant programs and activities affected by regulationsMaking recommended changes to procedures or practices that are not in compliance with stated regulations and helping implement a plan to address such changesDocumenting operational process changes based on policy updates, partnering with Operations and/or IT to implement process and system changes, and training associates on resulting process changesTraining associates on process changesReporting the results of testing and audits to Legal and Operations Management in a clear and concise mannerSenior‑Level ResponsibilitiesDeveloping risk‑based programs to test key processes and controlsLeading other auditors and coordinating testing/projects, as assigned, to ensure timely completionIndependently preparing reports that summarize the testing and rank by risk the exceptions and recommendationsPresenting testing findings and recommendations to all levels of managementQualificationsBachelor's degree or higher preferred3–7 years of experience in operations, project management, compliance, legal, or auditExcellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skillsProven ability to multitask, prioritize work, and manage projects to successful completionProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointCandidate must be available for overnight travel when requiredSound professional judgment and operational knowledge to assess the current state of a business area, compare it to what it should be, and recommend appropriate actionAbility to build and sustain strong relationships with audit clients across all business units and all levels of leadershipCollaborative team player who works effectively with the Legal and Compliance team, shares knowledge, and supports others where neededAbility to prioritize and work on multiple concurrent audits, projects, and compliance‑related activities as requestedSenior‑Level QualificationsStrong planning skills—sets objectives and goals, breaks work into clear process steps, develops schedules and assignments, and anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocksAbility to deal with ambiguity—effectively copes with change, acts without the total picture, and handles risk and uncertainty with composureSkilled negotiation abilities—navigates difficult situations with internal and external groups diplomatically, is direct yet tactful, and quickly gains the trust of othersComfort engaging with higher management—communicates confidently with upper management, understands how senior leaders think, and tailors information for maximum impactJM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIf you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family's Talent Acquisition department at talentacquisition@jmfamily.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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