Internal Auditor I

Standard Insurance Company • Portland, OR

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Auditor I performs audits, consulting reviews, and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing to assist management in ensuring that an appropriate control environment exists to support the achievement of organizational objectives related to reliability of financial reporting, safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws and regulations, and the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. This role also assists members of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors in carrying out their oversight function. The role requires the ability to travel 2-3 times a year onsite to the Oregon office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• A minimum of 1–2 years of relevant professional, educational, or internship experience is required.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with insurance company accounting and reporting requirements, including the Model Audit Rule (MAR)
• Understanding of information technology controls, as well as internal auditing standards and techniques
• Knowledge of control frameworks and risk analysis models, such as COSO and COBIT

Nice To Haves

• Pursuit of professional certification preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Responsibilities

• Assist on operational, information technology, financial, and compliance audits, testing of controls over financial reporting, consulting projects, fraud investigations, and special projects, including risk assessment and control evaluation, and performance and documentation of testing to meet established scope and objectives.
• Advise management regarding adequacy of control structures, and negotiate effective, efficient solutions to control weaknesses.
• Assist in the development of data analytics and enhancements to department and auditing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process and maximize the value provided to audit customers.
• Participate in the development of a dynamic risk-based audit plan linked to the Company's key business objectives.
• Analyze key financial and operational data and recommend changes to the audit risk environment.
• Develop and maintain contacts with Company management to improve and enhance Internal Auditing's partnership with management through consultation and ongoing networking.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level