AVP, Internal Audit

WhiteCap Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCap Search is seeking a seasoned internal audit leader to drive complex, risk-based audits across actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance functions in New Jersey. You will collaborate with business leaders and external auditors, using data analytics to improve audit quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in internal audit or related control functions, with strong SOX testing experience and excellent communication skills to report findings to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, public accounting, finance, investments, or related control functions.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Audit experience within insurance and reinsurance, focusing on actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance-related risks.
• Experience with SOX testing and control evaluation.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other audit-related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex, risk-based audits across actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance functions.
• Perform fieldwork activities including inquiry of clients, inspection of records, and reperformance of complex control procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness through interviews, process reviews, data analysis, and testing.
• Monitor key financial and operational risks and provide insights on emerging issues and trends.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit quality, coverage, and efficiency.
• Partner with business leaders to identify control gaps, determine root causes, and develop practical remediation strategies.
• Prepare and communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and senior stakeholders.
• Support and conduct SOX control testing and advisory activities related to global insurance and reinsurance actuarial reserving processes.
• Collaborate closely with external auditors, including KPMG.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

SOX testing

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

Job description

This role involves leading and executing complex, risk-based audits across various financial functions, such as actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance. The position requires assessing governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency. The role also involves collaborating with business leaders and external auditors to identify control gaps and develop remediation strategies, while leveraging data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex, risk-based audits across actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance functions.
• Perform fieldwork activities including inquiry of clients, inspection of records, and reperformance of complex control procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness through interviews, process reviews, data analysis, and testing.
• Monitor key financial and operational risks and provide insights on emerging issues and trends.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit quality, coverage, and efficiency.
• Partner with business leaders to identify control gaps, determine root causes, and develop practical remediation strategies.
• Prepare and communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and senior stakeholders.
• Support and conduct SOX control testing and advisory activities related to global insurance and reinsurance actuarial reserving processes.
• Collaborate closely with external auditors, including KPMG.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, public accounting, finance, investments, or related control functions.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Audit experience within insurance and reinsurance, with a focus on actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance-related risks.
• Experience with SOX testing and control evaluation.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other audit-related technologies.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.