Internal Audit & Controls - Insurance Focus

Insurance Recruiting Solutions; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insurance Recruiting Solutions is seeking an Internal Auditor to strengthen controls and risk management across financial, operational, and regulatory domains. The role offers exposure to insurance operations, financial reporting, and third-party relationships, reporting to an Internal Audit Manager.

The ideal candidate has practical audit experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities to drive process improvements and recommend practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, compliance, or internal controls.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit documentation, and control testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, reconciliations, and testing support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, compliance, and business processes.
• Assist with risk assessments, audit planning, engagement objectives, testing strategies, and audit programs.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, identify key risks and controls, and document processes.
• Perform control testing and gather audit evidence to support findings and conclusions.
• Evaluate internal controls supporting financial reporting, statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze data to identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, unusual trends, and potential risk indicators.
• Draft audit findings, including root cause, risk implications, and practical recommendations

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Audit documentation

Control testing

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Insurance Recruiting Solutions is seeking an Internal Auditor to strengthen controls and risk management across financial, operational, and regulatory domains. The role offers exposure to insurance operations, financial reporting, and third-party relationships, reporting to an Internal Audit Manager.

The ideal candidate has practical audit experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities to drive process improvements and recommend practical solutions.