Internal Audit Specialist

Jobtailor; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Leader to plan and execute financial and operational audits across multiple departments, with a focus on risk-based approaches and regulatory compliance.

You will be the subject-matter expert in financial processes and insurance operations, coaching staff and driving continuous improvement in audit techniques and controls governance.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience performing and/or overseeing internal audit or related assurance functions.
• Advanced understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and practical risk mitigation.
• Ability to independently lead audit engagements, influence stakeholders, and provide technical guidance or informal coaching to team members.
• Knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, and controls & frameworks, including financial, operational, IT controls, and statutory accounting practices.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Skilled in managing multiple audits and projects effectively.
• Commitment to independence, objectivity, and professional standards.
• Completion of CPCU, AINS, or other relevant continuing education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of internal audit engagements.
• Plan, execute, and report on audits from planning through reporting.
• Serve as SME in financial processes and P&C insurance operations.
• Conduct complex audits across departments and systems.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure timely reports.
• Coach and mentor audit staff, providing technical guidance.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Assist with risk assessment updates and annual audit plan.
• Maintain liaison with business areas and experts.
• Communicate findings to management and support remediation efforts.
• Stay informed on emerging risks and regulatory changes.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovative audit techniques.

Skills

Risk-Based Auditing

Internal Controls

Financial Audit Engagements

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Audit Planning

Control Weakness Identification

Governance

Risk Management

Statutory Accounting

Audit Reporting

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Coaching

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA

CIA

CPCU

AINS

Tools

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

• Lead and execute financial and operational audit engagements from planning through reporting


• Ensure audit work is risk-based, timely, well-documented, and aligned with professional standards


• Serve as a subject-matter expert in financial processes and core property & casualty insurance operations


• Plan and conduct complex audits involving multiple departments, financial impact, regulatory compliance, sophisticated systems and data, third-party relationships, or judgmental business processes


• Confirm appropriate coverage of ERM and MAR risks and controls


• Monitor audit progress, review key deliverables, resolve audit issues, and ensure observations and reports are accurate and ready for leadership review


• Coach and mentor audit staff by providing technical guidance and reviewing work


• Identify control weaknesses, assess risk exposures, and recommend solutions to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls


• Assist with risk assessment updates and development of the annual audit plan


• Maintain liaison relationships with assigned business areas and areas of expertise


• Communicate audit findings to management and support remediation efforts


• Stay informed about emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices


• Promote continuous improvement, innovative audit techniques, and process enhancements

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience performing and/or overseeing internal audit or related assurance functions


• Ability to connect audit work to organizational objectives, key risks, Company strategy, and business priorities


• Advanced understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and practical risk mitigation


• Ability to independently lead audit engagements, influence stakeholders, and provide technical guidance or informal coaching to team members


• Knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, and controls & frameworks, including financial, operational, IT controls, and statutory accounting practices


• Ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights


• Effective written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting


• Skilled in managing multiple audits and projects effectively


• Commitment to independence, objectivity, and professional standards


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (preferred)


• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent, depending on experience (preferred)


• Completion of CPCU, AINS, or other relevant continuing education (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading financial and operational audits, with a strong focus on risk-based auditing, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Capable of providing technical guidance, mentoring audit staff, and effectively communicating findings to management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Risk-Based Auditing


• Internal Controls


• Financial Audit Engagements


• Regulatory Compliance


• Professional Certifications (CPA, CIA)

Hard Skills

• Financial Audit


• Operational Audit


• Risk Assessment


• Data Analysis


• Audit Planning


• Control Weakness Identification


• Governance


• Risk Management


• Statutory Accounting


• Audit Reporting

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Stakeholder Engagement


• Coaching


• Mentoring


• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA


• CIA


• CPCU


• AINS

Industry Keywords

• Property & Casualty Insurance


• ERM


• MAR Risks


• Audit Standards


• Continuous Improvement