Auditor - Internal Audit (Remote)

About the role

Responsible for supporting the development of a comprehensive risk-based audit plan and conducting operational audits and projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs risk-based operational audits to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and internal controls.
• Identifies and timely documents audit findings, and develops recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve business processes, and verify that proper internal control safeguards are in place.
• Identifies and designs audit tests and selects samples.
• Works on the development of audit programs, testing strategies, and comprehensive audit reports to communicate results and recommendations to management.
• Designs and performs audit testing in line with the testing strategies (e.g., sampling methodology, sample selections).
• Demonstrates professional skepticism to assess the criticality of audit testing results.
• Consolidates, monitors, and follows up on audit findings to ensure timely remediation.
• Contributes to the enterprise-wide annual risk assessment process and assists in developing the annual audit plan incorporating management insights, emerging trends, and regulatory changes within the industry.
• Fosters collaboration among team members and business partners throughout the organization.
• Participates in advisory reviews and special projects as needed.
• Manages multiple demands to achieve optimal efficiency and productivity while ensuring business deadlines and requirements are met.
• Participates in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively voiced, and appropriate controls are designed and implemented.
• Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, in a relevant field preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Two (2) or more years of experience with internal or external audit, required
• One (1) or more years of related experience with the insurance industry, required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a plus
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a plus
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a plus
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a plus

Skills

• Must have a comprehensive understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards, procedures, and methodology
• Proven multitasking skills, ability to manage multiple audits and projects at the same time
• Ability to work independently and effectively monitor own performance to ensure plans, schedules, and budgets are met
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills are essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of audit data extraction and analysis (or interest to develop knowledge) is strongly preferred
• Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
• Commitment to compliance and accountability