Summary The work of Internal Audit varies and is critical to the organization. The Senior Auditor will perform a variety of assurance and consulting services to assist the Internal Audit Department in reviewing the design and operating effectiveness of financial, operational, and compliance controls; reviewing administrative policies and procedures to assure compliance with management's stated objectives; and assessing compliance with governmental and regulatory rules and regulations. The Senior Auditor will also assist management in identifying and improving the risk management and control environments by participating in advisory and process improvement engagements.
Organization The Senior Auditor will report to the Director, Internal Audit. He/she will work with other members of the Internal Audit Department and have some supervisory requirements of staff and consultants when performing assigned work. Internal Audit interacts with all levels of management throughout the entire organization.
Duties and Responsibilities - The range of tasks to be performed may include, but may not be limited to, the following:
- Performing intermediate and advanced level audits, reviews, or analysis of transactions in execution of the annual internal audit plan.
- Understanding financial and operational processes, including the relevant risks and controls.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of the internal control environment and compliance with Company policies and procedures.
- Collaborating with management to build and maintain ongoing business relationships.
- Communicating noted issues, risks, and control deficiencies to the Director, Internal Audit and/or Chief Audit Executive in a clear and concise manner.
- Identifying opportunities for process and control enhancements and developing recommendations to ensure risks are adequately mitigated.
- Advising management in the enhancement of risk management policies and procedures.
- Reviewing testing documentation prepared by staff to assess the operational effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
- Researching and analyzing regulatory, technical or other information, as deemed necessary.
- Complying with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Company policies and procedures.
- Identifying new rules issued by the applicable regulatory or governing body to remain current on auditing, accounting, and regulatory trends.
- Complete ad hoc and other duties related to Internal Audit services, as assigned.
Experience and Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or risk management
- Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR)
- Life insurance or financial services industry experience
- CPA, CIA and/or CISA license
Skills and Abilities - Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to take initiative
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
- Experience with analyzing and understanding key data
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks/projects, including those assigned to staff, to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word)
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to create complete and accurate documentation of work performed
- Strong problem-solving skills
Other - This position will require a limited amount of travel (i.e., 10%) within the U.S.
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