Internal Staff Auditor (HYBRID MA)

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. • Worcester, MA

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Internal Audit team is currently seeking an Internal Auditor in our Worcester, MA location in a hybrid work arrangement. This is a full time, exempt role. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for conducting certain aspects of underwriting, financial and operational audits, as well as special projects within all functional areas of the Company. This position is also responsible for performing audit work in conjunction with the Company's external audit firm.

Requirements

• 1 - 5 years of experience in auditing and/or insurance (e.g. underwriting or claims)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred
• Strong analytic skills and an inquisitive personality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize work to completion
• Ability to work independently and perform research with limited guidance
• Ability to interact and coordinate with all levels of management
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Demonstrates willingness to learn, the ability to analyze and solve problems and conduct necessary discovery and research.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively complete audit work and maintain a shared commitment to the improvement or success of an audit or project within communicated deadlines.
• Demonstrates thoroughness and careful attention to detail while producing high quality work.
• Demonstrates the ability to use analytical thinking and techniques, including the ability to develop and execute data analytics including collecting and analyzing complex data sets to facilitate audit scoping and testing.
• Clearly communicate risks, findings, and value-add recommendations to assist in the development of meaningful action plans while building effective relationships.
• Ability to influences and communicates ideas or positions in a persuasive manner that build support, agreement, or commitment, across the Company, including leadership.
• Creates an environment that encourages and values the opinions of others and promotes sharing of information and ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g. CPA, CIA) are preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures as outlined in an audit program including control, compliance and substantive testing.
• Participate alongside Senior Auditors in planning aspects of audits, including assessing risk, setting scope and audit objectives.
• Determine testing requirements, develop and organize quality work papers.
• Analyze audit evidence and provide management with an evaluation of the adequacy of underwriting, financial and operational controls.
• Draft audit reports and other documentation, including audit recommendations of areas for improvement.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with all levels of management.
• Effectively support Senior Auditors and Internal Audit Management
• Produce quality audit work and in a timely manner
• Assists the external auditors with the completion of their audit procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees