Senior Internal Auditor

Unum•Portland, ME

12d•$63,500 - $120,000

About The Position

This senior-level position performs moderately complex audit activities, specializing in one functional area of Internal Audit while contributing across functional areas. The Senior Internal Auditor works independently and in teams with minimal management direction, applying audit and business experience, creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and professional judgment to contribute to audit objectives. The role supports internal audit work across US Business/Corporate and Internal Controls. It assesses risk management and the effectiveness of processes and controls, including internal controls over financial reporting under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The position collaborates with business partners, team members, and external consultants or auditors; communicates audit results to business partners and senior leaders; and builds knowledge of business processes and industry trends to provide insights that reduce risk. The role may lead audits with less complexity and may mentor or coach team members. The position uses AuditBoard, data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL and Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Office. It requires a relevant four-year degree and 3 to 7 years of work experience. Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA is preferred, or the candidate may be working toward certification. The listed base salary range is $63,500 to $120,000.

Requirements

Relevant four-year degree.
3 to 7 years of work experience.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, demonstrated curiosity, and attention to detail.
Ability to act on manager feedback and solve problems collaboratively.
Ability to adapt positively to change and model adoption of new processes and technologies.
Effective, inclusive, and succinct oral and written communication; ability to listen actively, build connections, establish trust, influence, and align stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences and tailor communication to their needs.
Ability to prioritize work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to connect business processes and drivers with risks, issues, trends, and changes across business areas to produce actionable outcomes.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
For US Business/Corporate: familiarity with audit principles and practices aligned with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) or a similar framework.
For Internal Controls: familiarity with COSO and the SOX control framework for GAAP financial reporting.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA, or working toward certification.

Responsibilities

Support planning, research, organization, and completion of the internal audit lifecycle to assess whether risks are being managed.
Design and complete risk-based testing to evaluate the strength and effectiveness of processes and controls.
Identify risks affecting the company using problem-solving, critical-thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.
Collaborate with team members, business partners, external consultants, and external auditors to assess risks and recommend appropriate actions.
Assist in developing and presenting audit results to business partners, including senior leaders, in a clear and actionable way.
Build relationships with business leaders and broaden knowledge of processes and industry trends to provide forward-looking insights that reduce risk.
Mentor and coach Internal Audit team members where applicable, sharing knowledge and supporting their development.
Continuously improve knowledge and application of audit principles, practices, frameworks, and methodology.
Contribute to quality audits in support of team performance goals and metrics.
Independently and collaboratively plan, organize, and prioritize work across multiple audits and initiatives; lead audits with less complexity and, for Internal Controls work, plan, organize, and lead audits.
Pursue ongoing learning through trainings, professional learning opportunities, and certifications, and share development opportunities and learnings with others.
Use AuditBoard, data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL and Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Office to perform audit work and support others’ technical development.
Provide reasonable assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX.
Build relationships with leaders responsible for Unum’s financial reporting processes and gain exposure to a broad range of business areas.
Use data to provide comprehensive insights, support decision-making, and communicate findings effectively.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental benefits.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Performance-based incentive plans.
Paid time off, including paid time to volunteer.
401(k) employer contribution described as up to 9.5% in the posting’s introductory benefits list; the detailed benefits section describes an employer match up to 5% plus an additional 4.5% contribution whether or not the employee contributes.
Mental health support.
Career advancement opportunities.
Student loan repayment options.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible work environments.
Award-winning culture and inclusion and diversity as a priority.