Staff Auditor

Knights of Columbus - Council 11091

$70K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Preferred Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant designation, or willingness to pursue it.
  • 1 to 3 years of internal or external audit experience required.
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of internal audit practices and process documentation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail is a must.
  • Experience with audit tool TeamMate is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Execute audit steps by assessing risks and testing controls.
  • Document walkthroughs in collaboration with business and control owners.
  • Complete assigned audit work according to established milestones.
  • Assist in documenting audit programs, risk assessments, and findings.
  • Present audit findings to the audit manager and business control owners based on experience.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in audit processes.
  • Conduct data analysis to support audit scoping and testing.

Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays annually plus vacation and sick leave.
  • Flexible workweek schedules.
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for certifications and designations.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Paid short-term disability and life insurance.
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid childbirth leave and one week of fully paid parental leave.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options with employer contributions.
Full Job Description
#LI-Hybrid

Overview

The Staff Auditor will perform internal audits of life insurance products through a systematic and disciplined approach based on the Institute of Internal Auditor's Global Standards. Depending on experience, individuals will learn to apply audit methodology to all phases of the audit life cycle from planning to reporting.

Core Responsibilities

  • Execute audit steps by assessing risks, testing controls, and identifying weaknesses and deficiencies.
  • Perform and document walkthroughs while partnering with the business and control owners.
  • Complete assigned audit work in accordance with agreed upon milestones and dates.
  • Assist in the documentation of audit programs, risk assessments, work papers, and audit findings.
  • Present audit findings to audit manager and business control owners based on experience.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement (CI) efforts. Participates in efforts to solve problems and make audit processes more effective and efficient.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of data analysis concepts and procedures. Effectively conducts data analysis to facilitate audit scoping and testing.
  • Stay abreast of audit standards and techniques to improve audit skills.
  • Complete operational, financial, and technology audits following professional auditing and accounting standards.


Skills Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management both verbally and in writing.
  • Must be able to think analytically, independently, and objectively.
  • Must have attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to quickly change direction as needed.
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of internal audit practices, and/or financial and operational process documentation.
  • Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
  • Use of audit tool, TeamMate, a plus.


Education

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree is required in Accounting or Finance
  • Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant designation preferred or willingness to pursue
  • 1 to 3 years of internal or external audit experience


Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,500 - $120,000.

Authorization to work in the United States is required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.
KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee benefits include:

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

Health and Wellness:

  • Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
  • Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
  • One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
  • A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
  • Long-term disability insurance;
  • Dental insurance;
  • Vision insurance;
  • Health club membership reimbursement;
  • Employee Assistance Program

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Knights of Columbus - Council 11091

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar Staff Auditor jobs: