Staff Internal Auditor

Baldwin Group Colleague•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Responsible for executing activities and initiatives of the internal audit function for the Company. This role reports to the Internal Audit Manager. The Internal Auditor primarily focuses on Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and will conduct internal audits as part of the annual audit plan in a dynamic fast paced environment. This is a great opportunity to be part of the foundational building blocks of the Internal Audit department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
1+ years experience in auditing, accounting, and/or financial analysis in the insurance industry preferred.
In-depth knowledge of internal audit practices and principles, as well as experience with regulatory rules and requirements affecting the internal auditing and accounting professions, such as Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP, is required.
Solid working knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, required
Innate sense of urgency and drive to help the company manage risk and opportunities.
Demonstrates the organization’s core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with the firm’s culture
Proficient experience with data analytics or data mining tools (e.g. SQL, ACL, Arbutus, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to learn any other appropriate program or software system used by the firm as necessary
This position requires driving a vehicle on behalf of the firm.
Regular local and/or regional travel is expected in order to meet with colleagues at other locations. Therefore, the incumbent must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence and will be subject to annual Motor Vehicle Checks per our firm’s auto insurance policy requirements.
Fast paced multi-tasking environment

Nice To Haves

CIA, CISA or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Participate with planning and executing the annual audit plan
Perform and document walkthroughs and testing of Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls over financial reporting, business process and IT General Controls
Identify gaps in internal controls
Evaluate management’s remediation plans, as needed, to address control gaps
Collaborate with management and external auditors on the design of new controls
Aggregate and communicate the results to management
Instill a collaborative on-going working relationship with external auditors and process owners
Lead and assist in planning, developing, and executing financial, operational, compliance and IT and Cyber Security audit activities
Research applicable policies, guidance, and regulations as related to audit programs
Assist in developing audit programs to effectively address audit objectives
Prepare clear, detailed audit documentation evidencing the results of testing procedures in accordance the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
Prepare audit reports to effectively communicate audit observations and management’s correction action responses
Work with the business owners to implement process improvement initiatives
Leverage data analytics as a “forward thinking” first approach to all audit activities