Advanced Internal Auditor (Financial)

Western & Southern Financial Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan with pension options

Paid time off that increases with tenure

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Access to fitness center and cafeteria

Employee discount program

Job summary

Western & Southern Financial Group is seeking an Advanced Internal Auditor to conduct risk-based audits, evaluate internal controls, and lead audit projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business administration, and have 1–3 years of experience in an internal audit role. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and access to on-site amenities. This role is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in internal audit.
• Proven knowledge of internal control and audit techniques.
• Solid accounting background.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audit procedures on scheduled projects.
• Document and evaluate internal controls in systems.
• Prepare audit work papers and summarize test results.

Skills

Internal control concepts

Risk-based audit techniques

Project management

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business administration

Job description

Advanced Internal Auditor (Financial)

Under the direction of the Internal Audit AVP & Director, perform risk‑based internal audit activities for the Company and its subsidiaries. Conduct risk‑based integrated reviews of financial, operational, systems, and management controls. Provide assistance to external auditors and regulatory auditors while maintaining effective working relationships with business unit management. Serve as in‑charge auditor for assigned audit projects and supervise staff auditors and college interns.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform risk‑based audit procedures on scheduled audit projects in accordance with approved audit programs, delivering work in a timely, efficient, and professional manner while demonstrating knowledge of internal control concepts.
• Document and evaluate internal controls in manual and automated systems, identifying strengths and weaknesses.
• Prepare audit work papers that accurately record audit tests performed, following departmental guidelines such as the Audit Procedures Manual (APM).
• Prepare summary memoranda, closing conference agendas, planning meeting memos, etc., that describe test results, control weaknesses, exposures, and recommend practical improvements.
• Serve as the lead in‑charge auditor on small to medium‑size audit projects of low to medium difficulty and risk.

Qualification Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a full‑time internal audit role.
• Proven knowledge of internal control concepts and risk‑based audit techniques.
• Solid background in accounting.
• Strong project‑management skills with successful planning, execution, and completion of projects.
• Excellent analytical abilities, including identifying, defining, resolving problems, and interpreting data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Premier Benefits to Support You

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with pension options.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and individual career‑development plans.
• Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4‑week transition back to work.
• Access to on‑site amenities such as a fitness center and cafeteria.
• Extensive employee discount program.