Internal Audit Associate II: Risk & Controls

MSIG USA; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Wellness program

AD&D insurance

Flexible spending

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MSIG USA in New Jersey is seeking a Staff Auditor II to perform internal audit activities with growing independence, supporting an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity that adds value to the company. The Staff Auditor II will assist in assessing risks, evaluating operations, testing internal controls and supporting recommendations to strengthen the organization’s operations.

The role follows a hybrid work schedule of 4 days in the office, 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or CRMA is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of internal audit, public accounting, risk management, compliance, finance, operations or related business experience is preferred.
• Experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry is preferred.
• Understanding of finance and operational internal controls and internal audit methodology as well as SOX/MARSOX compliance requirements.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking by applying process analysis, business intelligence and problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform, with moderate supervision, risk-based audits including analyses of risk management, operational effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with applicable directives and regulations.
• Execute audit testing procedures, evaluate evidence obtained and document conclusions in accordance with established internal audit methodology.
• Prepare audit work papers including planning support, process documentation, risk and control matrices, testing results and conclusions on test work.
• Identify internal control gaps, operational inefficiencies and opportunities for risk mitigation and process improvement.
• Assist with drafting audit observations that include condition, criteria, cause, impact and recommendation support.
• Support preparation of audit reports and related deliverables that reflect business descriptions, process flows, key internal controls, issues, root cause and remediation plans.
• Discuss audit results with senior audit staff and management and support tracking of audit findings through remediation.
• Maintain effective relationships with business units and management to enhance audit execution and timely resolution of information requests.
• Effectively monitor own performance to manage assigned work requirements, budgets and deadlines.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, performance standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).

Skills

Critical thinking

Process analysis

Problem-solving

Business intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

MSIG USA in New Jersey is seeking a Staff Auditor II to perform internal audit activities with growing independence, supporting an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity that adds value to the company. The Staff Auditor II will assist in assessing risks, evaluating operations, testing internal controls and supporting recommendations to strengthen the organization’s operations.

The role follows a hybrid work schedule of 4 days in the office, 1 day remote.