Overview
This position evaluates and enhances the effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls, and governance processes across the organization. Working closely with leadership, you will develop and implement a comprehensive risk-based audit plan.
Responsibilities
- Execute the enterprise-wide annual risk assessment process and assist in developing the annual audit plan, incorporating management insights, emerging trends, and regulatory changes within the industry.
- 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 ensure 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 considered and appropriate controls are designed and implemented.
- Perform duties in accordance with all organizational policies and procedures and all federal, state, and local laws where the organization operates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field, preferably Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Three (3) or more years of related experience in internal audit or external audit in the insurance industry.
- Understanding of the insurance industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- CIA – Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards, procedures, and methodology.
- Proven ability to multitask—manage multiple audits and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and effectively monitor own performance to ensure plans, schedules, and budgets are met.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of audit data extraction and analysis (or strong interest in developing these skills).
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Commitment to compliance and accountability.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive financial package.
- Comprehensive, high-quality employee programs to meet employees’ needs now and in the future.
Location
- Nationwide (serving clients nationwide).