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Senior Financial Auditor

Senior Financial Auditor

CompanyProtective Life
LocationBirmingham, AL, USA
Salary$62000 – $91000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in auditing, with insurance industry experience preferred
  • CIA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification required
  • Strong understanding of auditing standards and internal control frameworks
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and audit software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and assist in managing SOX and MAR compliance efforts, including documentation updates, control testing, coordinating efforts with external partners, and communicating results.
  • Plan, organize and lead financial audit engagements, including risk assessment and scoping, develop audit programs, perform testing and documentation of results.
  • Identify and evaluate internal control weaknesses recommending solutions to improve controls, including identifying areas for process improvement and cost savings.
  • Prepare audit reports clearly communicating findings and recommendations to management, including tracking progress of action plans and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken and are effective in addressing the identified issues.
  • Stay current on industry developments and regulatory requirements to ensure audit procedures are updated to address any changes.
  • Collaborate with other departments and teams to ensure all areas of the company are in compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as industry regulations.
  • Provide oversight of Institute of Internal Audit professional practices, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards, and maintaining the integrity of the audit process.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Insurance industry experience preferred