Internal Auditor
Location: Cincinnati, OH / Hartford, CT / Princeton, NJ
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days in office
Oliver James is partnering with an established global insurance organization seeking an Internal Auditor to join its North America Internal Audit team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career audit professional looking to develop their experience within the insurance industry while gaining exposure to a broad range of business processes, operational risks, and internal controls.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced audit professionals, supporting the execution of risk-based audits while taking ownership of assigned audit activities throughout the audit lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in the planning and execution of internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance-related business processes.
* Perform risk assessments, identify key controls, and develop audit testing procedures to evaluate control effectiveness.
* Execute assigned audit testing independently, including walkthroughs, control evaluations, and documentation of results.
* Identify control deficiencies, assess potential risks, and contribute to recommendations for process and control improvements.
* Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, supporting documentation, and audit findings in accordance with established methodologies.
* Work closely with business stakeholders to understand processes, discuss audit observations, and support the resolution of identified issues.
* Utilize data analytics and other audit tools to support audit scoping, testing, and analysis.
* Support multiple audit engagements while ensuring assigned work is completed within established timelines.
Ideal Background
* 1-3+ years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, or a related assurance function.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Experience evaluating internal controls, documenting business processes, and performing audit testing.
* Understanding of risk-based auditing, financial and operational processes, and internal control frameworks.
* Ability to independently execute assigned audit procedures, analyze findings, and communicate results effectively.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Experience within insurance or the broader financial services industry is a plus, but not required.
* Familiarity with data analytics tools or audit software is advantageous.
* Progress toward a CIA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification is preferred.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.
