Senior Lead Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +25 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and implement operational, financial, compliance, and vendor audits as per the approved annual Internal Audit Plan.

• Create risk-based audit programs, including scope, objectives, and testing procedures to assess the design and operational efficiency of internal controls (aligned with IIA Standards and COSO Framework Standards).

• Evaluate adherence to Company policies, contractual commitments, regulatory obligations, and industry standards relevant to the Property & Casualty insurance sector.

• Review internal controls related to financial reporting, encompassing activities associated with the NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR) and SOX compliance initiatives.

• Conduct walkthroughs, interviews, data analysis, and substantive testing to pinpoint control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and emerging risks.

• Lead audit fieldwork, coordinate engagement activities, and ensure audits are completed within set timelines and quality benchmarks.

• Draft clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports, featuring observations, risk assessments, recommendations, and management action plans.

• Deliver audit findings to leadership.

• Track management’s remediation efforts and confirm the implementation of corrective actions.

• Assess third-party vendor compliance with contractual stipulations, service level agreements (SLAs), billing accuracy, and control environments.

• Employ data analytics and technology-driven audit techniques to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.

• Offer advisory services on process enhancements and internal control improvements while ensuring auditor independence.

• Remain updated on emerging risks, developments in the insurance industry, accounting standards, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing.

• Mentor and provide technical support to Staff Auditors and Senior Auditors, fostering professional growth and adherence to Internal Audit standards.

• Build collaborative relationships with business units while preserving the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or CFE is preferred, or the ability to secure certification within a designated timeframe.

• Extensive knowledge of internal auditing standards, COSO Internal Control Framework, IIA Standards, NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR), SOX, and relevant insurance regulations.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, or related assurance functions.

• Proven experience leading complex operational, financial, compliance, and vendor audits, ideally within the Property & Casualty insurance industry.

• Demonstrated ability to present audit findings to leadership and manage audit engagements, overseeing remediation efforts.

• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

• Experience in evaluating financial reporting controls, operational processes, and third-party vendor risk.

• Proficient in audit management software (e.g., TeamMate, AuditBoard) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and report-writing skills.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities with a knack for building trusted relationships across all organizational levels.

• Strong critical thinking and sound professional judgment when assessing risks and control effectiveness.

• Capacity to lead multiple engagements concurrently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality.

• Strong organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to ongoing improvement and collaboration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• PTO

• 401k

• Company Observed Holidays