Senior Internal Auditor

Essent Guaranty•Radnor, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. The company is focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty, bringing strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry. The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for executing internal audit activities, including planning, fieldwork, and issues management. This role will play a crucial part in identifying risks, evaluating controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations, and providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate potential risks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Prior experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management is desirable (preferably 2 – 4 years).
Strong understanding of auditing principles, practices, and standards, including COSO and IIA standards.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in using audit software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to always upholding confidentiality and professionalism.
Proficient with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual contributor

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating and maintaining all documentation relevant to SOX program such as narratives, walkthroughs, testing and controls evaluations.
Review internal controls documentation and identify key controls as business processes are changed.
Establish, plan, coordinate and deliver controls testing.
Conduct comprehensive internal audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and operational procedures.
Develop and execute risk-based audit plans, including defining audit scope, objectives, and methodologies.
Evaluate the reliability and integrity of financial information, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Identify areas of improvement and provide practical recommendations to enhance internal controls, operational efficiency, and risk management practices.
Assist in the preparation of detailed audit reports by summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management review and action.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations and monitor progress to closure.
Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to ensure audit processes remain current and effective.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.