Senior Internal Auditor - Go McPherson

The Senior Internal Auditor position plays an integral part in assisting the Manager of Audit and Risk execute the Company audits and drive them to success. This requires the Senior Internal Auditor to review, evaluate, and make recommendations for the correction and/or improvement of internal, operational, and management control systems and organizational unit performance, assessing compliance with applicable standards (e.g., the international standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing) and guidelines and sufficiency of internal controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work involves executing operational, financial, or compliance projects or audits to evaluate internal controls, provide consulting services to Company management and providing input to the development of the Annual Internal Audit Plan.

· Assist in audit planning work on assigned segments of an audit, including determining records or activities to analyze, the extent to apply tests, and preparation of audit work papers.

· Drafts and report audit findings and makes recommendations, revisions, and improvements to processes and procedures for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operations, and/or reductions in cost.

· Assists Audit & Risk Manager in developing and mentoring staff, including transferring knowledge and providing instruction/guidance as appropriate.

· Acts as a role model for the Company’s values and demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect.

· Keeps abreast of audit and insurance industry developments and maintains credentials through continuing education, as applicable.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Excellent organization and analytical skills with an attention to detail.

· Self-starter with ability to perform work with little or no supervision.

· Familiarity with standard auditing practices and procedures and the ability to apply them to each project assigned.

· Superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interview individuals associated with the subject of an audit, as well as demonstrated success partnering with business leaders, with the ability to effectively present information and work with a range of stakeholders.

· Advanced knowledge in the use of computers to document and record audit findings, including audit.

· General familiarity with overall Company operations and an ability to understand correlations between internal operating departments.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, company manuals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality of information in the execution of audits.

EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business management or equivalent.
• CPA, CIA and/or CISA certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in all aspects of internal audit disciplines in terms of processes, procedures, systems, theories and practices.
• Prior experience in public accounting and/or the insurance industry is desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms to operate computer keyboard, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.