Internal Auditor (Ohio, Connecticut, New Jersey)

Oliver James Group; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is partnering with an established global insurance organization seeking an Internal Auditor to join its North America Internal Audit team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of business processes, operational risks, and internal controls, with opportunities to develop through hands-on audits.

This position supports early-career auditors, emphasizes risk-based auditing, and involves collaboration with stakeholders to implement process improvements in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in Internal Audit or related assurance function.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and performing audit testing.
• Knowledge of risk-based auditing and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to execute audit procedures independently and communicate findings.
• Familiarity with data analytics or audit software is a plus.
• Progress toward CIA, CPA, or other certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and execution of internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance-related processes.
• Perform risk assessments, identify key controls, and develop audit testing procedures to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Execute assigned audit testing independently, including walkthroughs, control evaluations, and documentation of results.
• Identify control deficiencies, assess potential risks, and contribute to recommendations for process and control improvements.
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, supporting documentation, and audit findings in accordance with established methodologies.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand processes, discuss audit observations, and support the resolution of identified issues.
• Utilize data analytics and other audit tools to support audit scoping, testing, and analysis.
• Support multiple audit engagements while ensuring assigned work is completed within established timelines.

Skills

Internal auditing

Audit testing

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

Data analytics tools

Audit software

Job description

Internal Auditor Location: Cincinnati, OH / Hartford, CT / Princeton, NJ Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days in office

Oliver James is partnering with an established global insurance organization seeking an Internal Auditor to join its North America Internal Audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career audit professional looking to develop their experience within the insurance industry while gaining exposure to a broad range of business processes, operational risks, and internal controls. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced audit professionals, supporting the execution of risk-based audits while taking ownership of assigned audit activities throughout the audit lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and execution of internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance-related business processes.
• Perform risk assessments, identify key controls, and develop audit testing procedures to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Execute assigned audit testing independently, including walkthroughs, control evaluations, and documentation of results.
• Identify control deficiencies, assess potential risks, and contribute to recommendations for process and control improvements.
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, supporting documentation, and audit findings in accordance with established methodologies.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand processes, discuss audit observations, and support the resolution of identified issues.
• Utilize data analytics and other audit tools to support audit scoping, testing, and analysis.
• Support multiple audit engagements while ensuring assigned work is completed within established timelines.

Ideal Background

• 1-3+ years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, or a related assurance function.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience evaluating internal controls, documenting business processes, and performing audit testing.
• Understanding of risk-based auditing, financial and operational processes, and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to independently execute assigned audit procedures, analyze findings, and communicate results effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience within insurance or the broader financial services industry is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools or audit software is advantageous.
• Progress toward a CIA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification is preferred.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.