Insurance MAR & ICFR Internal Auditor

Kuvare-Holdings-LLC; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuvare is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Audit team and advance the MAR compliance program. The role involves planning and executing year-round testing of ICFR, evaluating control design, and partnering with control owners to remediate deficiencies.

Ideal candidates bring strong risk & control knowledge, regulatory awareness, and experience in insurance controls. Collaboration with Finance, IT, and Compliance is essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX or MAR compliance, risk management, or related areas.
• Experience testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and evaluating control design and operating effectiveness.
• Knowledge of NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR), SOX, COSO Internal Control Framework, and risk management concepts preferred.
• Insurance industry experience, particularly life and annuity insurance, strongly preferred.
• MS Office proficiency; Workiva or similar GRC platforms preferred.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or progress toward certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• MAR Testing Execution – Execute the annual MAR testing program, including walkthroughs and testing of key controls over financial reporting.
• Control Assessment – Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls and document testing results.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Partner with control owners to facilitate walkthroughs, obtain documentation, and communicate testing timelines.
• Deficiency Management – Identify and document control deficiencies and assess root cause, risk, and impact.
• Action Plans Monitoring – Track remediation of deficiencies and verify closure.
• Documentation Maintenance – Update risk and control matrices, narratives, and MAR documentation.
• Risk Assessment & Scoping – Assist with annual risk assessments and MAR scoping activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Coordinate with Finance, IT, Compliance, and Operations.
• Regulatory & Industry Awareness – Stay current on MAR, SOX, and accounting developments.
• Internal Audit Support – Support audits, advisory engagements, and special projects.

Skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Internal controls understanding

Interpersonal skills

Analytical能力

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Workiva

Job description

Kuvare is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Audit team and advance the MAR compliance program. The role involves planning and executing year-round testing of ICFR, evaluating control design, and partnering with control owners to remediate deficiencies.

Ideal candidates bring strong risk & control knowledge, regulatory awareness, and experience in insurance controls. Collaboration with Finance, IT, and Compliance is essential to success in this role.