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Under technical direction, participates in and/or coordinates all phases of the audit process including defining the audit scope based on risk sensitivity, testing to ensure adherence with established controls, evaluating control design and adequacy, and presenting known or possible deficiencies and recommendations to management.  The audit program includes a combination of financial, operational and compliance audit procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Appropriately structures and writes major sections of audit reports and other outputs. Participates and may lead discussions of audit results with management responsible for the audited area.
• Effectively utilizes information technology to streamline processes, analyze problems and make decisions.
• Manages the timely and effective completion of assigned audits, including delegation of audit modules to project team members and overseeing the delivery of output. Reviews the thoroughness of work papers and updates team and management on progress.

• Evaluate management’s responses to recommended improvements and follow-up until issues are resolved.

• Provides appropriate and timely guidance to assigned team.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance required. Advanced degree or professional designations (CPA or CIA) strongly preferred
• 5-7 years of related experience in Public Accounting or Internal Audit,  4+ years experience with multi-national corporations
• Strong knowledge of corporate auditing practices, procedures and principles as well as solid knowledge of the insurance industry, the organization and departmental functions and operations
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, statutory and other complex accounting principles, practices and procedures which may include an accounting specialty area
• Excellent project management, organizing and planning skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to effectively resolve issues of a complex nature
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team enviornment
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.