Job Description

Under moderate supervision, participate in audits and compliance reviews of various company business functions. Identify risks and controls, execute specific testing procedures, and document results and conclusions reached. Follow department methodology and assist in development of written issues and recommendations for the business. This job does not manage others.

• Participates in audits and compliance reviews of various company business functions, incorporating an understanding of business processes, risk assessment techniques, GAAP and statutory accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Identifies risks and tests controls associated with financial integrity, operational effectiveness, compliance with rules and regulations, and systems and data integrity.
• Develops and executes specific testing procedures and documents test results for assigned sections of audits/projects.
• Analyses findings and test results and arrives at sound fact-based conclusions and appropriate recommendations for problem areas noted.
• Prepares documentation in adherence to internal audit professional standards, best practices and Corporate Audit's methodology.
• Contributes to the preparation of issues and findings including recommendations for improvement.
• Consistently adheres to internal audit professional standards, best practices and Corporate Audit’s methodology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BA/BS in business-related field.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment, accounting, and auditing principles preferred.
• Qualified or finalist Accountant or Internal Auditor.
• Introductory understanding of the relationships between financial, operational and technology risks and controls, as well as the insurance industry.
• Basic understanding of the audit cycle, universe, plan and schedule, including business monitoring and SOX validation.
• Advanced skills with commonly used office software including: MS Office, email and the internet.
• Ability to leverage CAATs to improve audit test efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Ability to plan ahead and organize tasks, manage time well, be on time and be cost conscious.
• Ability to receive feedback, willingness to learn and ability to embrace continuous improvement.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Ability to articulate messages to business management through formal and informal presentations.
• Ability to document clear and concise work papers.
• Ability to collaborate in situations when actions are interdependent and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
• Maintains smooth, effective working relationships; promotes effective teamwork.
• Previous work experience in either audit or property casualty business.