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Senior Financial Auditor
Company | Protective Life |
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Location | Birmingham, AL, USA |
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Salary | $62000 – $91000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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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