Senior Internal Auditor I

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.•Jersey City, NJ

11d•$58,500 - $90,000

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor I will perform routine financial, compliance, and operational audits in accordance with generally accepted internal auditing standards. An internal audit (including Sarbanes Oxley processes) will consist of reviewing how controls are designed and operating to mitigate identified risks of the various departments within the organization to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial records, strong internal control environments, and compliance with company standards, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Internal Audit
Computer skills on MS Office (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)
Clear and concise written communication
Minimal grammatical / spelling errors in written communication
Professional demeanor with clients and teammates
Demonstrates integrity and respect
Basic audit / accounting / technical knowledge

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA or equivalent audit qualification is a plus
2-4 years of Audit experience

Responsibilities

Performing process walkthroughs to identify the key activities, risks and controls
Applying risk and control concepts to assess control design and developing a test approach of the key controls
Testing the operating effectiveness of the key controls identified
Enhancing audit / accounting / technical knowledge
Discussing and reporting control design deficiencies and controls not operating as designed
Validating with management the resolution and implementation of corrective action plans
Provides suggestions to management on ways to mitigate risk or enhancing the effectiveness of processes
Performing direct assistance (i.e., substantive testing) work on behalf of our external auditors
Performing special projects as deemed necessary by management
Maintaining organizational and professional ethical standards and ensuring internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with the Standards
Completing audits’ key requirements and workpapers with limited supervision.
Documenting high quality workpapers that are easy to follow and require minimal revisions upon review
Willingness to enhance internal audit concepts and techniques
Asks questions to better understand assigned tasks
Communicates status regularly
Meet deadlines or informs direct supervisor of roadblocks
Listen to peers, managers and clients
Willing to put in the extra effort so that the Department can meet key milestones and deadlines
Perform other functionally related duties as assigned
As needed, be able to travel-domestically up to 5%
Staying current with market trends and demands.
Performing other functionally related duties as assigned.