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Insurance Auditor
- Company Name Top Tier Insurance Company
- Location Stamford, CT
- Date Posted 10/09/2009
- Job Type Full-Time
- Compensation $100K+
Job Description
Publicly traded insurance firm seeks Senior Auditor to report directly to Head of Internal Audit, assisting with various compliance, internal controls and regulatory work to affect positive changes within the firm. Excellent opportunity to learn about all the departments within an insurance firm - after 2-3 years there is an option to move into a Finance or Treasury function.
Responsibilities:
- Perform a broad and comprehensive analysis to identify business risks, determine audit objectives, and develop audit programs to evaluate internal controls related to financial risks, operational activities, and compliance requirements
- Recommend and perform financial, operational and systems control reviews throughout the company
- Perform thorough and in-depth audit reviews. This includes performing and/or guiding appropriate tests to ensure that controls identified as key controls are working effectively and results are being documented.
- Effectively plan and manage audit engagements identify and make appropriate adjustments to the audit plan or program as needed during the audit
- Conduct IT Audit and controls assessment projects to validate compliance with IT and business policies and controls
- Provide assistance to the business and IT on special projects, as required which could include pre/post implementation reviews and advisory services related to systems.
- Identify opportunities to complete audit work more efficiently, and apply new audit tools and techniques
- Travel 15-35% within United States
Qualifications:
- Accounting degree
- CPA mandatory
- 4-8 years of audit experience within a Big 4 CPA firm
- Insurance industry experience a strong plus
- CISA or CIA qualification a plus
Job Requirements
5 - 7 Years
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