MAR & ICFR Auditor - Internal Controls Expert

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

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