Senior Internal Auditor

Ryan Specialty; New Jersey; On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, PTO

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Ryan Specialty seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to safeguard financial integrity and regulatory compliance. You will plan, perform, and report on internal audits, lead testing, and drive risk-based audits with valuable feedback for management.

Responsibilities include assessing controls, recommending improvements, communicating findings, and coordinating action plans with management. CPA/CIA preferred; Big 4 experience valued; strong data analysis and SQL skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal operational/financial auditing within the property and casualty insurance industry preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
• Experience with data analysis and extraction tools.
• Understanding of internal controls and control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel; SQL a plus.
• Big 4 work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit activities with responsibility for planning, execution and reporting results of financial compliance and operational audits.
• Participate in consultative reviews and special projects as needed.
• Perform risk assessments, business process analysis and compliance reviews.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve business processes, and verify that proper internal control safeguards are in place.
• Prepare reports to communicate audit results and recommendations to management.
• Resolve issues with management and follow up on action plans and recommendations.
• Assist with testing of the company's internal controls.
• Clearly conveys information and ideas to engage and impact audiences.
• Proactively establishes relationships to convey critical business information.
• Systematic analysis to interpret results and reach logical conclusions.
• Builds broad-based relationships across the organization.
• Manage multiple demands to meet deadlines.

Skills

Data analysis

Auditing

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Office

Data extraction tools

Job description

Position Summary The Senior Internal Auditor will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the financial integrity and regulatory compliance of our operations. The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and completing internal audits as part of the internal audit plan. Responsibilities includes developing audit scope, procedures, and preparing internal audit reports that reflect work performance results . Additionally, the internal Auditor will be responsible for leading testing, and executing risk based internal audits that provide management with on-going risk and control feedback.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead internal audit activities with responsibility for planning, execution and reporting results of financial compliance and operational audits.
• Participate in consultative reviews and special projects as needed.
• Perform risk assessments, business process analysis and compliance reviews.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve business processes, and verify that proper internal control safeguards are in place.
• Prepare reports to communicate audit results and recommendations to management.
• Resolve issues with management and follow up on action plans and recommendations.
• Assist with testing of the company's internal controls.
• Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of channels, to individuals, or groups in a way that engages and impacts the audience.
• Proactively establishes relationships and routines to convey critical business information.
• Systematic applications of a combination of inductive and deductive reasoning to examine information, interpret results and arrive at a well-founded logical conclusion.
• Builds broad based-business relationships across the organization.
• Able to juggle multiple demands to achieve optimal efficiency and productivity while ensuring business deadlines and requirements are met.
• Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations.
• Fosters collaboration among team members and business partners throughout the organization.

Work Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal operational/financial auditing within the property and casualty insurance industry preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
• Experience with data analysis and extraction tools.
• Understanding of internal controls and control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel. Knowledge of SQL a plus.
• Big 4 work experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $92,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website

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The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.