Internal Auditor - Finance

Brotherhood Mutual; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brotherhood Mutual in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking an Internal Auditor to assist in independent assurance and consulting activities. The role includes executing annual audit plans, monitoring internal audit issues, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, a solid understanding of financial audit principles, and effective communication skills. Professional development opportunities and a collaborative environment are central to this position.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of financial audit principles.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Execute the approved annual audit plan.
• Provide assurance on risk management and control systems.
• Monitor status of outstanding audit issues.
• Pursue professional development opportunities.

Skills

Financial audit principles

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Understanding of Audit Standards

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Job Title: Internal Auditor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Family: Finance

Department: Finance Reporting

Location: Corporate Office (Fort Wayne, IN)

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in the performance of independent and objective assurance and consulting activities for the company. Interpret the results of test work and identify and make recommendations for improvement in operations. Promote effective controls throughout the organization, focusing primarily on ensuring compliance with the Model Audit Rule (MAR).

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Execute the approved annual audit plan in accordance with departmental and professional standards.
• Provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization’s objectives and goals to be met.
• Monitor the status of outstanding internal audit issues and perform follow-up procedures.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including training and professional association memberships.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess a thorough understanding of financial audit principles.
• Must have effective communication skills.
• Must have excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Must demonstrate proactive approach to problem‑solving with strong decision‑making skills.
• Must have high ethical standards in all dealings with all constituents.
• Must understand and adhere to the Auditors Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as developed by the Institute of Auditors.
• Must represent the internal audit function internally and externally with professional expertise, innovative approaches and a cooperative attitude in order to advance the departmental goals and objectives.
• Effectively interface with external contacts, Brotherhood employees, managers, and department staff members.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, or a related field of study.
• Experience with and knowledge of Committee of Sponsoring Organizations and National Institute of Standards and Technology control frameworks is desired.
• Progression toward a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification, Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and/or Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF) designation is desired.