Internal Auditor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting.
• At least 4 years of related audit or internal controls experience, internal and/or external.
• Strong leadership and demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to lead critical and complex projects to achieve goals and objectives and meet timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PC skills, including Microsoft Office, and familiarity with or ability to learn audit productivity software and eGRC packages.
• Ability to be flexible and think creatively to find innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to communicate and build relationships with all levels of associates, including executive management and the Internal Audit team.
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong team-player skills, including contributing to team effort, sharing responsibility for team results, and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Willingness to travel domestically approximately 10–20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Internal or external audit experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or another recognized audit or accountancy qualification.
• Other financial services industry licenses, such as Series 24.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute audit activities to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, and recommend changes as needed.
• Provide guidance to Audit team members regarding technical concepts.
• Execute and review audit work for assigned projects and other areas as needed.
• Evaluate controls and document audit work in accordance with standards and methodology.
• Consult with stakeholders on audit findings and advise when changes are necessary to improve control efficacy.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure audit reports clearly communicate business risks and their root causes to business stakeholders.
• Work with business stakeholders to develop relevant and practical action plans that mitigate identified risks.
• Maintain strong communication and relationships with business stakeholders.
• Monitor and review audit execution in alignment with audit methodology and professional standards and frameworks, including COSO, ISACA, and IIA.
• Manage and execute observation assurance on open audit observations.
• Assist with SOX and MAR Program activities as needed.
• Support preparation of the annual audit plan.
• Participate in steering committees, project boards, and other discussions as needed.
• Monitor and track industry developments and trends.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.