Overview
This role evaluates and enhances the effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls, and governance processes across the organization. The position works closely with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive risk-based audit plan.
Responsibilities
- Execute the enterprise-wide annual risk assessment process and assist with developing the annual audit plan, incorporating management insights, emerging trends, and regulatory changes.
- Lead the full audit lifecycle (planning, execution, reporting, and remediation status) for financial, compliance, and operational audits.
- Prepare timely, comprehensive audit reports to communicate results and recommendations to management.
- Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve business processes, and verify that appropriate internal control safeguards are in place.
- Collaborate with team members and business partners throughout the organization.
- Participate in advisory reviews and special projects as needed.
- Manage multiple demands to achieve efficiency and productivity while meeting business deadlines and requirements.
- Perform internal controls assessments of acquired companies and lead efforts to mitigate identified control deficiencies.
- Participate in critical business and technology initiatives and projects, ensuring the audit perspective is effectively voiced and appropriate controls are designed and implemented.
- Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and all federal, state, and local laws where the organization operates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field (preferably Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration), required.
- Three (3) or more years of related experience in internal audit or external audit, required.
- Understanding of the insurance industry, required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a plus.
- CIA – Certified Internal Auditor, a plus.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a plus.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a plus.
Skills and Competencies
- Comprehensive understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards, procedures, and methodology.
- Proven multitasking skills; ability to manage multiple audits and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and monitor own performance to ensure plans, schedules, and budgets are met.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of audit data extraction and analysis (or strong interest to develop knowledge), strongly preferred.
- Strong drive for results and success; ability to convey urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations.
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Commitment to compliance and accountability.
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive, high-quality employee programs.
- Very competitive financial package.
Location
- Not specified in the provided job description.