Internal Auditor
About The Position
Encova Insurance is hiring an Internal Auditor to support and/or lead complex assurance and advisory engagements across the organization, including its core business operations, supporting teams, and technology platforms. The role focuses on operations, governance, compliance, and related information technology. It is based in Columbus, Ohio, with an in-office schedule and some flexibility for hybrid work; candidates must reside in the Columbus area. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit. The successful candidate is a curious, self-starting professional with strong critical-thinking skills who can adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The role includes leading audits from planning through completion, identifying risks and controls, coordinating and reviewing staff work, communicating findings and recommendations, and managing client relationships. The auditor also uses analytics and data visualization to support audit work and build relationships across the enterprise as a trusted business advisor.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in audit, risk management, or a related field.
- Applied knowledge of audit, business, and IT general concepts and theory.
- Operational knowledge of audit practices and their application across multiple functional areas.
- Thorough knowledge of the Model Audit Rule and/or Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Strong communication, time-management, organizational, critical-thinking, decision-making, and business-acumen skills.
- Ability to manage multiple audit engagements and projects in a collaborative environment.
- High energy, flexibility, and agility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must reside in the Columbus, Ohio area.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business, a technical field, or a related field.
- Relevant certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE.
- Experience in the insurance and financial services industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead audit engagements from planning through completion in accordance with professional and internal standards.
- Identify key risks and controls during engagement planning; coordinate and review work performed by engagement staff.
- Summarize issues, recommendations, and conclusions in engagement reports and manage client relationships.
- Perform engagement tasks of the highest complexity when needed.
- Identify gaps and opportunities, explain potential impacts and root causes, and partner with the business to develop action plans.
- Use data analytics to support audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
- Use analytics and data visualization tools for full-population testing and develop new audit approaches using data analytics, continuous auditing, or other technologies.
- Build enterprise relationships and serve as a trusted business advisor to clients, internal risk partners, and others.
- Contribute to initiatives and act as a change agent to help the unit become more agile and innovative.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-provided life and income protection plans
- Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match up to 7% of annual salary
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Floating holidays
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options depending on the role
- Competitive compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
