Lead Internal Auditor

Overview

This position is eligible to work from home anywhere in the United States, with preference given to those working in the Des Moines, IA metro area**.

This role leads operational and assurance audit projects, manages audit work to completion within target dates, and partners with business stakeholders to address identified risks and internal control opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex operational audit projects and serve on large and complex operational audits.
• Manage projects to completion within target dates and assigned deadlines.
• Ensure audits focus on the highest risks within an assigned process.
• Evaluate internal control design adequacy and effectiveness.
• Assign and review the work of the project team.
• Document audit issues and partner with business stakeholders to develop, track, and document action plans in audit reports.
• Identify opportunities in processes or procedures where controls can be strengthened or improved.
• Train assigned audit staff and provide timely feedback to support development goals.
• Participate in completion of operational audits and provide recommendations to improve processes.
• Gather information for external audit firms on assigned projects as necessary.
• Participate in assigned corporate-level projects, including special audits and investigations to address emerging risks, and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Perform special audits as requested by the Chief Audit Officer and Internal Audit Director (for example, reviewing a specific claim, policy transaction, or agent).
• Identify, articulate, and evaluate risks and the design adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Participate in the development of new systems to identify risks and implement controls proactively.
• Attend conferences and seminars on Internal Audit topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, business administration, finance, insurance or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five years of experience in public accounting or internal audit, or related experience.
• Audit-related certification, such as CIA, CISA, or CPA.
• Advanced degree, additional coursework, internships, or certifications may be considered in meeting some requirements.
• Experience in property and casualty insurance or life insurance accounting, claims and/or underwriting preferred.
• Related audit, accounting or insurance designation(s) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Occasional travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring salary range varies by geographic location and falls within either of the following: $85,799 - $118,545 or $94,826 - $130,394.
• A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on factors including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

Location

Work from home anywhere in the United States. Preference given to those working in the Des Moines, IA metro area**.