Internal Auditor

Voya Financial, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Voya Financial, Inc. is seeking an Auditor to assist in planning and executing audits across Lines of Business within Internal Audit. The role tests internal controls, analyzes results, and documents findings to drive improvements in efficiency and compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in auditing, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of auditing or related business experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required.
• Emerging understanding of LOB strategy, products, operations and risk areas.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of audits within the LOB, including audit planning and program preparation.
• Perform testing of key controls and document results in working papers.
• Utilize CAATs reports to test controls and assess effectiveness.
• Communicate audit results to Line of Business management verbally and in written recommendations.
• Lead or support special projects at the direction of Audit Management; may supervise Associate Auditor.

Skills

Auditing

Internal Controls

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.

We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.

Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.

Get to Know the Opportunity:

Position will assist Associate Auditor, Senior Auditor or Audit Manager in the planning and execution of individual audits within or across Lines of Business or Function (LOB) within Voya Investment Management to ensure controls are in place to avoid losses and meet regulatory requirements. The Auditor will perform testing of the system of internal controls, test compliance with established policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and will participate in a variety of auditing assignments. The Contributions You’ll Make: Technical

Contributions You’ll Make:

Technical

Assist with the planning and execution of audits within the LOB, including:

• Conducting audit planning activities and preparing or revising audit programs to accomplish audit objectives
• Performing audit procedures and preparing acceptable working papers which record and summarize audit data and adequately support conclusions
• Performing testing of key controls in accordance with established standards and protocols to determine whether the controls are operating effectively
• Utilizing the Computer Assisted Auditing Tools (CAATs) reports that were developed to test controls
• Exercising judgment in documenting audit results, analyzing results and testing conclusions
• Preparing potential audit issues in the event that exceptions are identified, taking into consideration the root cause of the issue and providing a realistic recommendation for enhancing internal controls or efficiency of operations
• Working with supervisor to communicate audit test results to Line of Business management verbally and through audit recommendations
• Perform special projects/assignments at the direction of Audit Management
• May supervise Associate Auditor in performance of specific projects or audits.

Client

• Communicate LOB/Function audit concerns to supervisor to assist in ensuring the client’s efforts to address high risk issues are resolved

Overall

• Responsible for personal development through enhancement of technical and audit skills in the LOB and active participation in the performance management process
• Continue to grow a personal support network by developing and building relationships throughout Internal Audit and within the LOB
• Develop effective leadership and teamwork skills
• Assist Internal Audit Management in the Department’s recruiting efforts
• Participate in creating and leading changes by identifying pragmatic improvement opportunities
• Lead with passion and clarity by effectively managing her/his own professional development

Minimum Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in auditing or relevant business.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major/minor or emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Business is required
• Exhibits emerging comprehension of the LOB strategy, products, operations and potential risk areas
• Builds effective and collaborative peer-level relationships and works well in teams
• Works independently in order to contribute to team objectives
• Demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills
• Proactively identifies and escalates issues (if applicable) to supervisor as they arise
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and open to new ideas and change
• Demonstrates time management and the ability to effectively balance multiple tasks
• Ability to complete work with limited instructions, yet know when to seek guidance from supervising staff when circumstances warrant
• Curious and demonstrates a desire for self improvement and continuous learning, seeks advice and coaching from seniors
• Proactive in recommending improvements to departmental audit practices and processes
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, business processes, and IIA standards
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Accounting/Financial Risk, Insurance Risk, Market & Credit Risk , IT Risk and compliance Risk

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Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

$71,090 - $118,500 USD

Be Well. Stay Well.

Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

Learn more about Voya benefits (download PDF)

Critical Skills

At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• Customer Focused : Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking : Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality : Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen : Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility : Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.