Senior Auditor
Sompo · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
HybridAccounting$100k–$120k/yrFull-time
What You’ll Be Doing
- Internal Audit Execution & Delivery
- Execute risk-based internal audits across business and functional areas within the North America Insurance segment.
- Audit the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, including walkthroughs, testing, and documentation of results.
- Leverage data analytics to enhance audit coverage, risk assessment, and testing approaches.
- Financial Control Testing
- Perform financial control testing within Underwriting, Claims, and Operations, including leading walkthroughs for each of the various areas.
- Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders on financial controls, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation activities across North America Insurance.
- Governance, Risk & Controls
- Evaluate governance frameworks, risk management practices, and internal control environments across business operations.
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks, with a focus on practical, value-added recommendations.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and industry expectations relevant to the insurance sector.
- Reporting & Issue Management
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations.
- Partner with business stakeholders to develop appropriate remediation actions.
- Track and follow up on audit issues through to resolution, ensuring sustainable outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with business and functional stakeholders across the organization.
- Communicate audit observations with clarity and professionalism, providing balanced and constructive challenge.
- Support audit leadership in delivering insights to senior management, as appropriate.
- Continuous Improvement & Insight
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Internal Audit methodology, tools, and practices.
- Support the adoption of data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques.
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes, strengthen controls, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in insurance (property & casualty or reinsurance preferred).
- Prior internal audit, external audit, and/or underwriting audit experience required.
- Basic knowledge of state and federal regulatory insurance environments.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective organizational and workload management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a plus.
Salary Range
$100,000 – $120,000
Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.
Benefits
- Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
- Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
- Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
- Vision benefits.
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
- Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.
- Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays.
- Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tax-Free Commuter Benefit.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits.