Senior Internal Auditor, Risk & Controls

Unum; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Performance-based incentive plans

Student loan repayment options

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environments

Job summary

Unum is seeking a Senior Internal Audit professional to perform moderately complex audits within a formal risk-based framework. You will work independently and with teams, contribute to audit objectives, and leverage your experience to guide improvements in internal controls and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business partners, presenting findings to senior leaders, and mentoring team members while pursuing professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent required with 3–7 years of work experience in internal audit or related field.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills; able to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute internal audit projects from start to finish.
• Design testing to evaluate controls and processes using a risk-based approach.
• Present audit results to senior leaders with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with business partners and external consultants to assess risks and improve controls.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge within the IA team.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Auditing

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

SQL

Power BI

AuditBoard

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unum is seeking a Senior Internal Audit professional to perform moderately complex audits within a formal risk-based framework. You will work independently and with teams, contribute to audit objectives, and leverage your experience to guide improvements in internal controls and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business partners, presenting findings to senior leaders, and mentoring team members while pursuing professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA.