Senior Internal Auditor

Ascot Group • Iselin, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group, a leading specialty risk underwriting organization. Ascot operates as a modern-era company with interconnected global platforms, united by a common mission. The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture focused on underwriting excellence, integrity, and innovation. Ascot utilizes a client-centric, risk-centric, and technology-centric approach, embedding AI and automation to enhance decision-making and efficiency. This role is part of the Internal Audit & Advisory department and will support the Senior Vice President, Group Head of Internal Audit & Advisory, and the Internal Audit Director in performing the company's annual Internal Audit testing. The position is based in the office with a hybrid work schedule. The company values curiosity, critical thinking, and adaptability to technological evolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2 to 5 years of progressive external and/or internal audit experience in an organization of appropriate scale and complexity.
• Comprehensive understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques, financial and operational risks and controls, GAAP, STAT, SOX and MAR Compliance, COSO Framework.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proven team management skills and ability to drive group consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Knowledge in the use of Optro (previously AuditBoard) or other Audit-related tools.
• Must be positive, self-motivated, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly customer-centric both internally and externally.
• Strong collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assess departmental needs, establish priorities, and assist in the creation and management of the annual audit plan and other department activities.
• Direct the creation of, or improvements in, internal audit policies, procedures, and audit programs.
• Develop strong relationships with local, regional, and global leaders of the Company while maintaining objectivity.
• Oversee the testing of internal controls over financial reporting for compliance with the NAIC Model Audit Rule on behalf of management.
• Oversee the planning and execution of audits, including scoping, fieldwork, and reporting, including addressing audit findings.
• Manage several audit engagements concurrently, ensuring appropriate audit risks are identified and addressed and that each audit is conducted with a value-add mentality.
• Execute audits covered under the Internal Audits continuous monitoring program.
• Become actively engaged within the audit process to fully understand and contemplate the company's risks and business activities.
• Assist with quarterly audit committee packages, audit engagement resource management, and remediation tracking process.
• Assist the department with continuous implementation of data analytics to improve the efficiency of audit procedures.
• Lead special project engagements as requested by company management.
• Remain current on and continuously develop knowledge of auditing guidance, accounting standards, trending issues, and best practices through available literature and attendance at appropriate conferences and seminars.
• Assist with additional ad hoc projects as required.
• Embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription coverage)
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Commuter Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid holidays
• Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)
• Contributory Savings Plan (401k)

What This Job Offers

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