Staff or Senior Auditor - Internal Audit

Physicians Mutual; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians Mutual is seeking a Staff Auditor or Senior Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. Based in Omaha, you will evaluate business processes and internal controls, perform risk-based audits, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen operations.

The role involves SOX/MAR testing, control evaluations and collaboration with management. At the Senior Auditor level, you may lead audit activities, develop scope, and liaison with management, regulators and external auditors, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or significant experience in accounting, finance or IT related field.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and risk in business processes.
• Knowledge of audit planning, fieldwork, documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform risk-based audits and internal control reviews across functions, processes and systems.
• Perform internal control testing including SOX, MAR or similar frameworks.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of financial, operational and technology controls.
• Conduct audit fieldwork by data gathering, examining transactions and interviewing partners.
• Prepare clear audit workpapers documenting procedures, findings and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and mitigate risk.
• Communicate findings clearly to management and partners.
• Assist with audit reports, presentations and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and investigations when needed.
• Apply data analysis and audit technology to improve testing efficiency.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Analytical and problem-solving

Critical thinking

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective communication with business

Auditing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, computer science, data science or related field

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

Overview

Physicians Mutual is looking for a Staff Auditor or Senior Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. The level of this position will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications and professional credentials.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work across the organization, evaluate business processes and internal controls, identify risk and provide recommendations that strengthen our operations. You'll participate in a variety of audit and advisory activities, including internal control testing, risk-based audits, operational and compliance reviews, special projects and investigations.

We're looking for an auditor who is naturally curious, asks thoughtful questions and can turn analysis into clear, practical recommendations. If you enjoy understanding how businesses work, solving problems and partnering with others to improve processes, this could be a strong next step in your audit career.

Responsibilities

As a member of Internal Audit, you will:

• Plan and perform risk-based audits and internal control reviews across business functions, processes and systems.
• Perform internal control testing, including work related to SOX, Model Audit Rule (MAR) or similar regulatory and financial control frameworks.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of financial, operational and technology controls and identify potential gaps or risk exposures.
• Conduct audit fieldwork by gathering and analyzing data, reviewing transactions and documentation, interviewing business partners and evaluating results against established criteria.
• Prepare clear, accurate and well-supported audit workpapers documenting procedures, findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes, increase efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and professionally to business partners and management.
• Assist with audit reports, presentations and follow-up activities to evaluate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators and other internal or external partners as needed.
• Participate in special projects, confidential investigations and other reviews that support management decision-making.
• Apply data analysis, audit technology and other tools to make testing and audit processes more efficient and effective.
• Stay current on developments in auditing, internal controls, technology, regulation and the insurance industry.

At the Senior Auditor level, responsibilities may also include leading audit activities, developing audit scope and programs, providing technical guidance to other auditors, monitoring audit progress and serving as a key liaison with management, external auditors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, computer science, data science or a related field, or a combination of significant relevant experience and progress toward completing a degree.
• At least two years of relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting, external audit, compliance, regulatory auditing, insurance or a related field.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and assessing business or process risks.
• Understanding of audit planning, fieldwork, documentation and reporting.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify control weaknesses and risk exposures and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to discuss findings with business partners and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• High degree of professionalism, sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

Experience that can help you stand out:

• Experience with SOX, MAR or similar internal control testing.
• Risk-based internal audit experience.
• Insurance or financial services industry experience.
• Experience working with external auditors, regulators or compliance teams.
• Familiarity with audit management, automation or data analytics tools, including AuditBoard or similar platforms.
• Experience with technology, information systems or IT auditing.
• Professional certification or progress toward certification, such as CIA, CPA, CISA or CFE.

Candidates considered for the Senior Auditor level should bring a deeper level of audit experience, including demonstrated ability to independently plan and lead audit activities. Senior-level candidates will generally have at least four years of relevant experience and an applicable professional designation.

About Us

Health. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That's what Insurance for all of us® is about.

The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Physicians Life Insurance Company and Physicians Select Insurance Company. Physicians Mutual offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance, and pet insurance. Physicians Life provides important life insurance, Medicare Supplement insurance and coverage for funeral pre-planning. Physicians Select Insurance Company additionally offers exclusive Medicare Supplement insurance.

Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation's leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we'll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.

But the achievement we're most proud of? We have a 95% customer satisfaction rating – a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.