Staff Internal Auditor

The Baldwin Group • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Responsible for executing activities and initiatives of the internal audit function for the Company. This role reports to the Internal Audit Manager. The Internal Auditor primarily focuses on Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and will conduct internal audits as part of the annual audit plan in a dynamic fast paced environment. This is a great opportunity to be part of the foundational building blocks of the Internal Audit department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 1+ years experience in auditing, accounting, and/or financial analysis in the insurance industry preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of internal audit practices and principles, as well as experience with regulatory rules and requirements affecting the internal auditing and accounting professions, such as Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP, is required.
• Solid working knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, required
• Innate sense of urgency and drive to help the company manage risk and opportunities.
• Demonstrates the organization’s core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with the firm’s culture
• Proficient experience with data analytics or data mining tools (e.g. SQL, ACL, Arbutus, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to learn any other appropriate program or software system used by the firm as necessary
• This position requires driving a vehicle on behalf of the firm.
• Regular local and/or regional travel is expected in order to meet with colleagues at other locations. Therefore, the incumbent must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence and will be subject to annual Motor Vehicle Checks per our firm’s auto insurance policy requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CIA, CISA or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate with planning and executing the annual audit plan
• Perform and document walkthroughs and testing of Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls over financial reporting, business process and IT General Controls
• Identify gaps in internal controls
• Evaluate management’s remediation plans, as needed, to address control gaps
• Collaborate with management and external auditors on the design of new controls
• Aggregate and communicate the results to management
• Instill a collaborative on-going working relationship with external auditors and process owners
• Lead and assist in planning, developing, and executing financial, operational, compliance and IT and Cyber Security audit activities
• Research applicable policies, guidance, and regulations as related to audit programs
• Assist in developing audit programs to effectively address audit objectives
• Prepare clear, detailed audit documentation evidencing the results of testing procedures in accordance the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Prepare audit reports to effectively communicate audit observations and management’s correction action responses
• Work with the business owners to implement process improvement initiatives
• Leverage data analytics as a “forward thinking” first approach to all audit activities

What This Job Offers

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