Senior Internal Auditor

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Active CPA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) License.
Solid knowledge of US GAAP and COSO required, IFRS and Statutory Accounting a plus, but not essential.
Strong understanding of Internal Controls.
Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley legislative requirements.
Model Audit Rule requirements a plus to support understanding of insurance regulations.
Strong analytical skills and ability to explain technical data and audit concepts to business leaders and team members with multifaceted backgrounds and expertise.
Problem solving skills (ability to quickly structure, understand, solve complex issues and provide pragmatic solutions).
Ability to make thought-process and the conclusions transparent to team members. This must also include the ability to spot interdependencies, risks and conflicts during the issue resolution process.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment that is rapidly changing.
Attention to detail and continuous incremental improvement mindset.

Assist in development of annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program and Risk Assessment with a semi-annual adjustment assessment in collaboration with the Controller’s Office.
Lead the planning, execution and reporting phases of SOX initiatives that focus on financial and operational processes.
Lead the enhancement of SOX approaches/templates and methodology to optimize the use and effectiveness of team resources.
Plan and conduct internal audits of financial and operational controls, accounting polices and other regulatory requirements as needed.
Assist in the identification and assessment of business risks to determine the nature, extent and timing of audit procedures.
Facilitate and manage quarterly and annual sub-certifications (302 and 404).
Comprehend and document business processes using flow charts and narratives and communicate across departmental boundaries the risks and controls identified in the processes and any enhancements needed.
Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
Identify, prioritize and communicate, to business process owners, internal control deficiencies noted during testing and provide recommendations to remediate control deficiencies.
Contribute, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.
Perform ad hoc management and Department requests.
Prepare materials for presentation to the Risk Council/Senior Leadership Team and Audit Committee. Occasional travel for onsite Client team at collector car auctions.