NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week onsite in our Walnut Creek, CA office.

JOB SUMMARY

The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting or assisting in the performance and documentation of simple to moderately complex audit projects. Provides assistance to more experienced auditors in the execution of audit tests and programs to evaluate AAA MWG system of financial and operational controls, enterprise goals and objectives, accuracy/integrity of data as well as safeguarding of assets. Receives detailed instructions on new assignments and general instructions on routine work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Audit Planning:
  • Assist in the development of audit objectives and programs to test internal controls on financial (SOX Program), compliance and operational audits
  • Participate in the planning and execution of retail branch audits in accordance with established internal audit programs
  • Perform risk assessment to determine audit scope (areas of testing) for audits of low complexity
  • Develop testing procedures for business processes of moderate complexity
• Audit execution/fieldwork:
  • Perform testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
  • Prepare summaries of audit procedures performed and the results achieved at the conclusion of each audit
  • Analyze data and operations in terms of management controls, systems and procedures, to assess them critically and make recommendations for changes
  • Depending on assignments, responsibilities may include participating in information technology audits to verify systems are secure and support the related applications or business processes
  • Provide assistance to senior and external auditors, as needed
• Audit Reporting & Remediation:
  • Draft audit reports and audit work papers for simple to moderate audits
  • Effectively communicate audit results to business stakeholders
  • Coordinate management responses to recommended actions to improve operations within an agreed upon implementation schedule
  • Conduct follow-up discussion and tests to confirm whether agreed upon corrective action plans have been implemented
• Other assignments & professional development:
  • Assist in the preparation of audit work papers and audit reports for other audit projects
  • Keep abreast of global internal audit standards, laws, rules and regulations issued by applicable regulatory agencies
  • Maintain personal and professional competency through appropriate participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant training opportunities
  • Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of methods and practices of internal auditing, GAAP
• Ability to travel to both out-of-state branch locations and to in-state branch locations
• Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical techniques
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of global internal audit standards as defined by the Institute of Internal Auditors

EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field plus 5 years or High school diploma plus 9 years of audit, accounting or financial analysis experience.

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Internal Auditor and/or Certified Public Accountant designation or candidate
  • Knowledge of property and casualty insurance
  • Ability to quickly comprehend the critical inputs, outputs and processes within a variety of business units and apply that understanding to assigned tasks for an audit project.
  • Knowledge of TeamMate/Workiva/Auditboard software

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