Senior Internal Auditor
We are partnered with a leading global insurance organization seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. This individual will execute financial, operational, and compliance audits across multiple areas of the business, providing broad exposure across the organization and frequent interaction with senior management.
The role will support the full audit lifecycle, from risk assessment and audit planning through fieldwork, reporting, and remediation. Audit results are ultimately reported to Executive Management and the Audit Committee, providing strong visibility across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Execute financial, operational, and compliance audit engagements across multiple areas of the organization
- Assess organizational and operational risks associated with assigned audit projects
- Design and prepare risk-based audit programs and testing procedures
- Conduct audit fieldwork and evaluate the effectiveness of internal processes and controls
- Prepare comprehensive workpapers, supporting analysis, and audit documentation
- Identify control deficiencies, emerging risks, opportunities for improvement, and leading practices
- Develop practical recommendations to address identified control concerns and strengthen business processes
- Draft audit findings and recommendations and present results to audit client management
- Partner with management to monitor remediation plans and ensure identified issues are addressed appropriately and within established timelines
- Build relationships with stakeholders across different business divisions and levels of management
- Manage assigned audit responsibilities independently while also collaborating with broader engagement teams
- Support quality control and continuous improvement initiatives across the Internal Audit function
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of public accounting, Internal Audit, or directly applicable experience
- Experience executing financial, operational, and/or compliance audits
- Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO, internal controls, and risk assessment practices
- CPA, CIA, or another relevant professional certification preferred
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience beneficial
- Experience managing multiple audit projects and working with varying team members
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with business stakeholders and senior management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work within established deadlines
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Spanish language proficiency beneficial but not required
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 7%, including potential international travel
