Partner with business process owners to ensure timely review and updates to internal control documentation
Independently conduct and document walkthroughs of processes and internal controls with business owners
Perform effectiveness testing of key control activities and formulate appropriate conclusion regarding compliance with control objectives and the effective operation of ICFR
Prepare clear, accurate and organized audit work papers clearly describing the tests, the results of work performed, and conclusions reached
Assist in the continued refinement, timely completion, and ongoing maintenance of all MAR documentation (process flows, narratives, and risk matrices)
Follow- up on all MAR audit issues and management action plans in a timely manner; ensure status updates are received from issue owners as required, any implementation is adequately documented and tested in accordance with department guidance/standards, and results of follow-up activities are communicated optimally
Assist in coordination of third-party audits (Department of Insurance, SOC1, etc.)
Assist the company's independent auditors in order to reduce the scope of their annual financial statement audits
Build and maintain effective working relationships with business partners to facilitate the audit process and to stay on top of company trends, problems, and potential areas for Internal Audit assistance
Manage timelines and deliverables
As an Internal Controls Auditor II : 2 years' auditing, SOC/MAR testing, compliance, or related financial accounting experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent work experience (Two years' relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)
Or as an Internal Controls Auditor III : 4 years' auditing, SOC/MAR testing, compliance, or related financial accounting experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, Computer Sciences, or related field; or equivalent work experience (Two years' relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)
Licenses/Certifications: Must hold one of the following:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
We'd love an Internal Controls Auditor who also:
Knowledge of applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
Knowledge2013 COSO Internal Control Framework
Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors
Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX or NAIC Model Audit Rule compliance management and/or implementation
Time management, and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Identifying significant exposures, analyzing transactions and other management information, and detecting changes in key risks and/or control effectiveness
Developing appropriate recommendations to address exposures
Collecting and analyzing complex data and drawing logical conclusions
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, business partners and external contacts
Learn new operations quickly and work independently
Maintain confidentiality
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