Remote Internal Auditor - SOX & Controls

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. is partnering with a well-established insurance organization seeking an Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. This remote, full-time role offers exposure to SOX compliance, financial controls, and insurance-specific audit work.

You will work with a Senior Internal Auditor, support the annual audit plan, assist with testing, and develop reporting. Ideal for early-career auditors with strong analytical and communication skills and a drive to learn across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 0–3 years of internal audit or related experience.
• Exposure to SOX internal controls or audit testing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of internal audits across financial, operational, and IT processes and controls
• Support SOX testing, including preparation of audit programs, confirmations, meeting materials, and control documentation
• Perform testing related to third-party administrator (TPA) audits, including premium, cancellation, and claims testing
• Conduct walkthroughs and interviews with business stakeholders to understand processes and evaluate the design of internal controls
• Request and review supporting documentation and perform testing to assess control effectiveness
• Evaluate areas such as authorization, supporting documentation, recording accuracy, and segregation of duties
• Analyze data and test compliance with laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures
• Identify potential operational, financial, compliance, and fraud-related risks
• Document testing procedures and findings and assist with drafting audit reports and recommendations
• Support the annual risk assessment and development of the annual audit plan
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Travel up to approximately 10%

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Oliver James Associates Ltd. is partnering with a well-established insurance organization seeking an Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. This remote, full-time role offers exposure to SOX compliance, financial controls, and insurance-specific audit work.

You will work with a Senior Internal Auditor, support the annual audit plan, assist with testing, and develop reporting. Ideal for early-career auditors with strong analytical and communication skills and a drive to learn across