Internal Auditor

Kuvare Holdings; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuvare is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit team and support the Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance program. You will plan and execute year-round testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, and partner with control owners to remediate deficiencies.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in internal or MAR/SOX compliance, strong understanding of risk, financial reporting, and insurance industry regulations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of internal audit, MAR/SOX, or risk-management experience.
• Experience testing ICFR and evaluating control design.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• MAR Testing Execution – Execute the MAR testing program and walkthroughs of key controls over financial reporting.
• Control Assessment – Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls; document results.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Coordinate with control owners to gather docs and communicate testing timelines.
• Deficiency Management – Identify and document control deficiencies; assess root cause and risk.
• Action Plans Monitoring – Monitor remediation action plans and ensure timely resolution.
• Documentation Maintenance – Maintain risk/control matrices, narratives, and flowcharts.
• Risk Assessment & Scoping – Assist with annual risk assessments and MAR scoping.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with Finance, IT, Compliance to address risks.
• Regulatory & Industry Awareness – Stay current on MAR, SOX, COSO guidance and industry practices.
• Internal Audit Support – Support audit initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Internal controls

Risk management

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Workiva

Job description

About Kuvare

Kuvare is on a mission to serve hardworking consumers overwhelmed by the complexities of retirement and is built from the ground up to do so. Our unified financial hub protects the retirement of everyday Americans and the distributors, carriers and investors that serve them. We create life insurance and annuity products that protect consumers’ retirements, and are simplified for distributor partners and financial professionals to sell and service.

Kuvare Family Of Companies

Retail Annuity and Life Insurance Solutions:

• United Life Insurance Company
• Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company
• Lincoln Benefit Life

Institutional Insurance

• Kuvare Life Re

Bespoke Insurance Solutions

• Ignite Partners

About The Role

The Internal Auditor will be a part of the Internal Audit team and work with business stakeholders to support the Company's Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance program. This role will be responsible for planning and executing year-round testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, and partnering with control owners to support timely remediation of identified deficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of risk and controls, financial reporting processes, and regulatory compliance requirements within the insurance industry.

What You'll Do

• MAR Testing Execution – Execute the annual MAR testing program, including walkthroughs and testing of key controls over financial reporting.
• Control Assessment – Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and document testing results in accordance with established methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Partner with control owners to facilitate walkthroughs, obtain supporting documentation, and communicate testing expectations and timelines.
• Deficiency Management – Identify, evaluate, and document control deficiencies, including assessing root cause, risk, and potential impact.
• Action Plans Monitoring – Monitor action plans completion and validate the remediation of control deficiencies and support timely resolution of identified issues.
• Documentation Maintenance – Maintain and update risk and control matrices, process narratives, flowcharts, and other MAR-related documentation.
• Risk Assessment & Scoping – Assist with annual risk assessments, MAR scoping activities, and management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with Finance, Operations, Information Technology, Compliance, and other business areas to evaluate control environments and address emerging risks.
• Regulatory & Industry Awareness – Stay current on regulatory requirements, accounting developments, and industry best practices impacting MAR compliance and internal controls.
• Internal Audit Support – Support Internal Audit initiatives, advisory engagements, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, 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), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), COSO Internal Control Framework, and risk management concepts preferred.
• Insurance industry experience, particularly life and annuity insurance, strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with Workiva or similar governance, risk, and compliance platforms preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or progress toward certification a plus.

Skills

• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management principles.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.