Internal Auditor

Salary range: $61,742 – $98,788 annually plus bonus and benefits. Pay is determined by location, education, experience, and other job-related factors within the stated range.

This position is based in Columbus, Ohio and offers a hybrid schedule with required in-office days each week. Encova can only employ associates who reside and work in the following U.S. states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

About the role

The Internal Auditor will support and/or lead complex audits across Encova Insurance’s core business and supporting teams, including both assurance and advisory engagements. The role focuses on business operations, governance, compliance, and related information technology platforms. We seek a naturally curious self-starter with strong critical thinking skills who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion, applying professional and internal auditing standards, including identifying key risks and controls, coordinating and reviewing staff work, summarizing issues and recommendations, and managing client relations.
• Perform high-complexity engagement tasks.
• Identify gaps and opportunities, articulate potential impact and root cause analysis, and partner with the business to develop action plans.
• Leverage data analytics to support audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting, including full population testing and data visualization tools.
• Identify new ways to audit through data analytics, continuous auditing, or other technologies.
• Develop relationships across the enterprise to serve as a trusted business advisor to clients, internal risk partners, and others.
• Contribute to initiatives and act as a change agent to drive agility and innovation within the unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field (preferred).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in audit, risk management, or a related field; insurance or financial services industry experience is preferred.
• Applied knowledge of audit, business, and IT general concepts and theory.
• Operational knowledge and application of audit practices to multiple functional areas.
• Thorough knowledge of Model Audit Rule and/or Sarbanes-Oxley.
• High-energy, flexibility, and strong time management skills to manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment with strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-provided life and income protection plans.
• Company incentive bonus program eligibility.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% company match up to 7% of annual salary.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options depending on the role.