Senior Internal Auditor I

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

Health Care Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services seeks a Senior Internal Auditor I to perform routine financial, compliance, and operational audits in line with internal auditing standards. The role includes reviewing control design and operation, supporting Sarbanes-Oxley processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial records.

The candidate will conduct walkthroughs, test controls, report findings, and assist external auditors with substantive testing. Travel up to 5% may be required as part of audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Internal Audit.
• Computer skills on MS Office (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint).
• Clear and concise written communication.
• Professional demeanor with clients and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Performing process walkthroughs to identify key activities, risks and controls.
• Testing the operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Documenting high quality workpapers with minimal revisions.
• Validating resolution and implementation of corrective actions with management.
• Travel domestically up to 5% when needed.

Skills

MS Office

Written communication

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Internal Audit

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Overview

The Senior Internal Auditor I will perform routine financial, compliance, and operational audits in accordance with generally accepted internal auditing standards. An internal audit (including Sarbanes Oxley processes) will consist of reviewing how controls are designed and operating to mitigate identified risks of the various departments within the organization to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial records, strong internal control environments, and compliance with company standards, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

• Performing process walkthroughs to identify the key activities, risks and controls
• Applying risk and control concepts to assess control design and developing a test approach of the key controls
• Testing the operating effectiveness of the key controls identified
• Enhancing audit / accounting / technical knowledge
• Discussing and reporting control design deficiencies and controls not operating as designed
• Validating with management the resolution and implementation of corrective action plans
• Provides suggestions to management on ways to mitigate risk or enhancing the effectiveness of processes
• Performing direct assistance (i.e., substantive testing) work on behalf of our external auditors
• Performing special projects as deemed necessary by management
• Maintaining organizational and professional ethical standards and ensuring internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with the Standards
• Completing audits’ key requirements and workpapers with limited supervision.
• Documenting high quality workpapers that are easy to follow and require minimal revisions upon review
• Willingness to enhance internal audit concepts and techniques
• Asks questions to better understand assigned tasks
• Communicates status regularly
• Meet deadlines or informs direct supervisor of roadblocks
• Listen to peers, managers and clients
• Willing to put in the extra effort so that the Department can meet key milestones and deadlines
• Perform other functionally related duties as assigned
• As needed, be able to travel-domestically up to 5%
• Staying current with market trends and demands.
• Performing other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Internal Audit
• Computer skills on MS Office (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)
• Clear and concise written communication
• Minimal grammatical / spelling errors in written communication
• Professional demeanor with clients and teammates
• Demonstrates integrity and respect
• Basic audit / accounting / technical knowledge

Preferred:

• CPA, CIA or equivalent audit qualification is a plus
• 2-4 years of Audit experience

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

The expected salary range for this role is $58,500- $90,000 annually.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations

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What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.