Staff Auditor

Knights of Columbus; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,500 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Away

Professional Development

Retirement Benefits

Health Insurance

Job summary

Knights of Columbus in New Haven, CT is seeking a Staff Auditor to perform internal audits of life insurance products using IIA Global Standards. You will participate in planning, testing, and reporting with business partners and control owners.

The role requires 1–3 years of audit experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and professional designation (CIA/CPA) is a plus. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CIA or CPA designation preferred or willingness to pursue.
• 1–3 years of internal or external audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit steps by assessing risks, testing controls, and identifying weaknesses and deficiencies.
• Perform and document walkthroughs with business and control owners.
• Complete assigned audit work in line with milestones and dates.
• Assist in documenting audit programs, risk assessments, work papers, and audit findings.
• Present audit findings to audit manager and business control owners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CIA or CPA preferred or willing to pursue

Tools

TeamMate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Staff Auditor will perform internal audits of life insurance products through a systematic and disciplined approach based on the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Global Standards. Depending on experience, individuals will learn to apply audit methodology to all phases of the audit life cycle from planning to reporting.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute audit steps by assessing risks, testing controls, and identifying weaknesses and deficiencies.
• Perform and document walkthroughs while partnering with the business and control owners.
• Complete assigned audit work in accordance with agreed upon milestones and dates.
• Assist in the documentation of audit programs, risk assessments, work papers, and audit findings.
• Present audit findings to audit manager and business control owners based on experience.
• Contributes to continuous improvement (CI) efforts. Participates in efforts to solve problems and make audit processes more effective and efficient.
• Demonstrates an understanding of data analysis concepts and procedures. Effectively conducts data analysis to facilitate audit scoping and testing.
• Stay abreast of audit standards and techniques to improve audit skills.
• Complete operational, financial, and technology audits following professional auditing and accounting standards.

Skills Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to think analytically, independently, and objectively.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to quickly change direction as needed.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of internal audit practices, and/or financial and operational process documentation.
• Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Use of audit tool, TeamMate, a plus.

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree is required in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant designation preferred or willingness to pursue
• 1 to 3 years of internal or external audit experience

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,500 - $120,000.

Authorization to work in the United States is required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.

KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee benefits include:

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

Health and Wellness:

• Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
• Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
• One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
• A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.