Senior Internal Auditor

ICW Group•Woodland Hills, CA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to provide comprehensive reviews of the Company’s business processes, internal controls, and risk management practices to ensure: effectiveness and efficiency of operations; reliability and integrity of financial and operational information; safeguarding of assets; compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts. This position exists to perform audits that generate recommendations to improve controls and processes, and ensures implementation of said processes, which will support the Company’s goals of revenue growth. This position follows a Hybrid work model, and candidates must be able to work at one of the following branches: San Diego, CA Woodland Hills, CA Pleasanton, CA Sacramento, CA Las Vegas, NV Lake Mary, FL Wayne, PA Lisle, IL Atlanta, GA

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business, Insurance or related field.
Minimum 3 – 5 years of relevant experience and/or training in internal auditing including operational, financial, compliance auditing, or IT auditing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and internal audit standards.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical ability and organizational skills.
Computer proficiency (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, or legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Required to travel within a set territory to each insureds’ office location to conduct audits.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience highly preferred.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desired.

Responsibilities

Conducts and leads audits of Company departments, programs, or processes designed to ensure that an adequate internal control structure exists, risks are properly identified and managed, and process efficiency is improved.
Prioritizes and schedules audits based on the audit plan and the needs of the Company.
Evaluates and appraises the functions and processes of each area or program with an emphasis on risk controls, internal controls, and process improvement.
Designs and executes appropriate objectives, scope, and work programs for audits based upon review of documented procedures and discussions with departmental management and supervisory executives.
Evaluates and appraises processes, policies, and procedures of each department or program to ensure they are comprehensive and appropriate.
Prepares written reports on the findings of each audit with recommendations for new or changed policies, procedures, internal controls, and/or process improvements.
Provides compliance support for Company departments in the areas of risk exposure, internal controls, and process improvements
Ensures utilization of documented procedures within each department, assisting departments in development of written procedures as necessary.
Engages in mediation process with audited department as to implementation; refer irreconcilable recommendations to departmental management.
Follows up on approved recommendations within scheduled time frames.
Participates in process and internal control improvement initiatives.
Provides expertise, project management, and guidance both inside and outside the Internal Audit function
Oversees the Company’s Model Audit Rule (MAR) testing process.
Consults with external auditors where appropriate.
Assists with discrete risk evaluation and internal control functions as assigned.
Identifies and assesses strategic risks.
Participates in the development of the annual audit plan and internal audit risk assessment.
Assists with the department’s analytics and automation efforts.
Maintains current professional practice knowledge and educate constituencies
Participates in professional organizations relevant to the internal audit field
Stays abreast of new regulations and standards affecting the company and the insurance industry.
Provides regular education about audit requirements, regulatory compliance, and process efficiency to customers and other constituencies as requested.