Amy Kaul

Senior Internal Auditor @SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Tustin, CA, US

Responsible for conducting complex audit activities in order to effectively analyze and evaluate the performance of the organizations financial, operational, and managerial processes systems to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards. Responsible for coordinating examinations performed by the federal regulators.Develops audit scope, objective, methodology and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives. Performs detailed audit projects independently with the objective of obtaining a reasonable assurance as to the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Reviews internal controls, policies and procedures, investigating documents, records, accounts, operations, and transactions. Empowered to work with management to identify business objectives and determine which processes are key in meeting those objectives. Performs in-depth analysis of key control points and designs procedures to test controls. Authority to determine which situations are reportable and which can be addressed within business unit without escalation to management.Acts as technical liaison to facilitate regulatory examinations (NCUA and CFPB). Acts as a technical lead and point person for other auditors in department, providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.Assesses regulatory updates along with the credit union processes as a second independent review to acknowledge, provide recommendations and act upon such updates. Maintains sufficient knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations, analytical skills, and professional certifications to provide objective, independent assurance and professional advice to all levels of management.

California State University at Fullerton

Bachelor’s Degree, Finance, General

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business

Master of Professional Accountancy, Accounting