Internal Auditor

Encova Insurance; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid/IR

Job summary

Encova Insurance is seeking an Internal Auditor in Columbus, OH to lead complex audits across the organization, focusing on governance, compliance, and IT platforms. The role reports to the Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit and offers a hybrid schedule with in-office days.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, certifications (CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE), and at least two years of audit or risk experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to manage multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in audit, risk management or related field; insurance/financial services experience preferred.
• Applied knowledge of audit practices and SOX/MAR concepts; ability to manage multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Leads engagements from planning to completion with auditing technique expertise; manages staff and engagement reports.
• Identifies gaps, conducts root cause analysis, and partners with business units to develop action plans.
• Leverages data analytics to support planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Uses analytics and visualization tools to perform population testing and drive process improvements.
• Builds relationships across the enterprise as a trusted advisor to risk partners and clients.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Critical thinking

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

The salary range for this job posting is $61,742.00 - $98,788.00 annually + bonus + benefits. Pay Type: Salary

The above represents the full salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay and job title, we’ll consider your location, education, experience, and other job-related factors, and will fall within the stated range. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Encova Insurance has an immediate opening for an Internal Auditor to join our team at our Columbus, Ohio location. This role will have the option to work a hybrid schedule with days in office each week.

This role will report to the Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit.

Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details.

Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Internal Auditor will support and/or lead complex audits pertaining to Encova Insurance core business and supporting teams across the entire organization and their respective technology platforms. The position will be expected to perform both assurance and advisory engagements, with a focus on the business’ core operations, governance, compliance, and related information technology platforms.

We are looking for a naturally curious self-starter with strong critical thinking skills who successfully demonstrates flexibility and agility in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads engagements, from planning to completion, with an authoritative level knowledge of auditing techniques and according to professional and internal standards. This includes identification of key risks and controls in engagement planning, coordinating and reviewing work performed by engagement staff, summarizing issues, recommendations and conclusions in the engagement report and managing client relations. At times, performs engagement tasks of the highest complexity.
• Identify gaps and opportunities, articulate potential impact and root cause analysis, and partner with the business to develop action plans.
• Leverage data analytics to support the audit process (planning, fieldwork and reporting).
• Uses analytics and data visualization tools to perform full population testing. Identifies new ways to audit through data analytics, continuous auditing or other technologies.
• Develop relationships across the enterprise to provide outstanding care to all customers and serve as trusted business advisor to clients, internal risk partners and others.
• Contributes to initiatives and act as a change agent driving the unit to be more agile and innovative.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in audit, risk management or related field, experience in the insurance and financial services industry is preferred.
• Applied knowledge in audit, business and IT general concepts and theory. Must have an operational knowledge and application of audit practices to multiple functional areas. Thorough knowledge of Model Audit Rule and/or Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Demonstrates high-energy, flexibility, time management and strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple audit engagements at a time. Strong business acumen, critical thinking and decision-making skills required. Must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time with strong organizational skills.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team?

At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company’s success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What you can expect from us

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-provided life and income protection plans
• Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role

We believe that happy, healthy associates are the foundation of great work. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.