Associate Director of Internal Audit
About The Position
The Director of Internal Audit evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, cybersecurity and operating controls in order to safeguard Knights of Columbus assets. Manages work of auditors across multiple audits and supports VP of Internal Audit with senior leadership and Audit Committee reporting. The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years. While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world. Share Your Talent. Live Your Purpose. We are a growing and purpose-driven community of professionals. Join us to discover how you can meet your goals and ours!
Requirements
- Comprehensive understanding of audit and risk management methodologies
- Understanding of risks related to vendor management
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a demonstrated record of building effective working relationships at all organizational levels
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills
- Research and problem-solving capabilities
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- TeamMate or another similar audit tool
- BS or BA in Business, Accounting, or other equivalent areas of study
- 10 years of business experience in internal audit, accounting, or insurance industry experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Authorization to work in the United States is required
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CIA, CISA or comparable designation desirable
Responsibilities
- Directly plan and manage all phases of the internal audit process in accordance with established standards and the Internal Audit Department’s Policies and Procedures.
- Assess the state of governance, risk management and internal control (GRC) processes to identify internal control gaps or weaknesses related to key business risks.
- Lead audits and review work of auditors. Keeps VP of Internal Audit informed of issues and recommend solutions.
- Perform internal audits of a more complex nature, including operational audits, compliance audits, and system implementations.
- Stay abreast of audit standards and techniques to improve audit skills.
- Assist in directing the activities of the audit team including work prioritization and scheduling; provides appropriate coaching, motivation, and feedback to the audit team.
- Demonstrate positive influence on management to advance the internal control environment for the business through credible challenge and the identification, reporting and tracking of issues that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements and expectations.
- Advance and improve the audit process and risk assessment process that informs the annual audit plan.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave
- flexible workweek schedules
- Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions
- cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company
- Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company
- Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy
- One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents
- A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- Long-term disability insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health club membership reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
