Senior Internal Auditor

Socket.dev; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Coaction is seeking an Internal Audit professional for our Morristown, NJ office on a hybrid schedule. You will lead financial and operational audits, test controls, and prepare work papers and reports.

The role collaborates with external auditors and communicates effectively with process owners to strengthen the control environment. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance is required with 3–5 years’ audit experience; Big 4 a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience at a public accounting firm or corporate accounting/audit is preferred, big 4 firm is a plus.
• Experience in the P&C insurance industry is preferred.
• Deep understanding of finance and operational internal controls and internal audit methodology.
• CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Works with the AVP of Internal Audit in executing financial and operational audits and monitoring the overall control environment of the Company.
• Performs field work in accordance with the audit program.
• Performs internal control testing in accordance with the Model Audit Rule (MAR) and SOX Lite approach.
• Prepares audit work papers which includes planning memos, process flowcharts, risk assessment matrices, etc.
• Prepares audit reports to document audit scope, procedures, findings and recommendations; manage work requirements and budget to meet assigned initiatives.
• Collaborates with the external auditors to ensure timely completion of the year-end financial audit.
• Effectively communicates with and educates process owners, including non-finance individuals, on the importance of controls, an effective control environment, and the role of Internal Audit.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Internal controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance

Big 4 experience a plus

CPA/CIA a plus

Tools

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

AuditBoard

Teammate

Job description

At Coaction, we’re a unique mix of leaders, achievers, thinkers, and team players with a high-performance mindset and a diverse skillset. We bring our industry expertise together to continually push the boundaries of what insurance can be for our clients.

• Works with the AVP of Internal Audit in executing financial and operational audits and monitoring the overall control environment of the Company.


• Performs field work in accordance with the audit program.


• Performs internal control testing in accordance with the Model Audit Rule (MAR) and SOX Lite approach.


• Prepares audit work papers which includes planning memos, process flowcharts, risk assessment matrices, etc.


• Prepares audit reports to document audit scope, procedures, findings and recommendations; manage work requirements and budget to meet assigned initiatives.


• Collaborates with the external auditors to ensure timely completion of the year-end financial audit.


• Effectively communicates with and educates process owners, including non-finance individuals, on the importance of controls, an effective control environment, and the role of Internal Audit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance is required.


• 3 to 5 years’ experience at a public accounting firm or corporate accounting/audit is preferred, big 4 firm is a plus.


• Experience in the P&C insurance industry is preferred.


• Deep understanding of finance and operational internal controls and internal audit methodology.


• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and deliver to deadlines.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels.


• Expertise with flowcharting software tools (e.g. Visio), Excel and Powerpoint as well as Audit GRC tools (AuditBoard or Teammate) is a plus.


• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added services to the Company.


• CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) a plus.

**This is not a fully remote position. Applicants must sit in our Morristown, NJ office on our hybrid work schedule.**

Salary range specific to for this role : $79,000-$129,000 + discretionary incentive bonus + benefits depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, and qualifications. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coaction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Coaction’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coaction also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

If your application is selected, you will receive an email directly from the Coaction Recruiting Team at [e-mail] asking you to contact a member of the Coaction Recruiting Team. Any other method of contact may be fraudulent.