Internal Audit Specialist

West Bend Insurance Company•West Bend, WI

4d•$96,842 - $121,053•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Specialist is an experienced auditor who leads complex financial and operational audits, provides day-to-day engagement oversight, and serves as a technical resource for audit staff. This role helps ensure audit work is well-planned, well-executed, and ready for manager review, without having direct people-management accountability. The Specialist also supports risk assessment, audit planning, stakeholder communication, and practical control improvement recommendations.

Requirements

6-8 years of experience performing and/or overseeing internal audit or related assurance functions.
Ability to connect audit work to organizational objectives, key risks, Company strategy, and business priorities.
Advanced understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and practical risk mitigation.
Ability to independently lead audit engagements, influence stakeholders, and provide technical guidance or informal coaching to team members.
Knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, and controls & frameworks (e.g., financial, operational, IT controls, statutory accounting practices).
Ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting.
Skilled in managing multiple audits and projects effectively.
Commitment to independence, objectivity, and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Professional certifications, such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or equivalent, depending on experience.
Completion of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in General Insurance (AINS), or other relevant continuing education.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute financial and operational audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring audit work is risk-based, timely, well-documented, and aligned with professional standards.
Serve as a subject-matter expert in financial processes and core property & casualty (P&C) insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, reinsurance, reserving, investments, financial reporting, and enterprise support functions.
Plan and conduct complex audits, which may include multiple departments, financial impact, regulatory compliance requirements, sophisticated systems and data, third-party relationships, or highly judgmental business processes.
Confirm appropriate coverage of ERM and MAR risks and controls.
Provide audit engagement oversight by monitoring progress, reviewing key audit deliverables, resolving audit issues, and ensuring audit observations and reports are accurate, well-supported, and ready for leadership review.
Coach and mentor audit staff, providing technical guidance and reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
Identify control weaknesses, assess risk exposures, and recommend practical, value-added solutions to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Assist in updating the risk assessment and developing the annual audit plan through ongoing liaison relationships with assigned business areas and areas of expertise.
Communicate audit findings clearly to management and support remediation efforts.
Stay informed on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
Promote continuous improvement, adoption of innovative audit techniques, and enhancement opportunities to current processes.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death & Disability
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
Bonus eligible based on performance