Company: Client of The Griffin Groupe Executive Search
Industry: Insurance
Location: Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Market
 
The Griffin Groupe is sourcing auditing professionals for a Fortune 200 company in Columbus, GA.
 
Our Client Company is a leader in the insurance industry. They have been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America for the fifteenth consecutive year in January 2013 and as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for the twelfth year in March 2013.
 
THE BENEFITS

• As a leader in the insurance industry, our client is able to offer a comprehensive health benefits package
• Excellent advancement opportunities
• Continued education and professional development
• merit increases and performance bonuses
• profit-sharing 401(k), pension, stock purchase plans, and more

 
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Computer Science
• Certifications such as CISA, CPA, CIA, etc.
• Action oriented, adaptable and customer focused.
• Big Four or equivalent public accounting experience is a plus
• Experience in the banking and finance industries is a huge plus

  
JOB DESCRIPTION
Conducts application and system audits and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) projects with minimal supervision, including conducting the planning work on assigned projects, creating charters, audit planning memos, risk and control matrices, and flowcharts of significant operations; understands the Internal Audit methodology
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines the scope of the audit work to be performed and writes the audit work program; performs the audit work as developed in the audit program using automated facilities and data analytics wherever feasible
• Performs thorough reviews of the assigned areas including system inputs, outputs, transaction processing, reports created, processing efficiency, accuracy, completeness, security, and controls; analyzes the audit results to form objective opinions as to the effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations, and protection of company assets
• Advises Internal Audit management of any events or occurrences that could be construed as fraudulent or in violation of established laws or statutes and company policies; prepares and reviews audit-findings that will be the basis for final reporting
• Prepares a draft report of the audit that includes audit findings and recommendations for Internal Audit management review; participates in exit conferences with management to discuss audit results and recommendations
• Prepares presentations including summary outlines, visuals, graphs, and other materials as requested; evaluates the responses to audit reports to verify that all issues have satisfactory resolutions
• Supports staff auditors in the IT aspects of their audits to ensure that accurate data is accumulated in a format suitable for the audit; assistance may include data extraction, data analytics, and report generation
• Participates in the development of new computer systems in the design phase for the purpose of determining the adequacy of controls in the system; verifies the system design to the requirements of the users; confirms accuracy of the processing of data and the generation of related financial data; reviews the level of security to confirm its adequacy for protecting the application; reviews test plans and system conversion plans to verify that implementation will result in a fully operational system

 
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, computer science or related field
• Certifications are highly preferred such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation
• Knowledge of COBIT, NIST, COSO and other relevant IT and internal control frameworks
• Solid presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with client company’s senior management, and internal and external business contacts
• Exhibits and maintains professionalism in accordance with corporate standards
• Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office software, including PowerPoint with intermediate proficiency in Word and Excel

  
REQUIRED GENERAL SKILLS

• Priority Setting and planning
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Comfort Around Higher Management
• Functional/Technical
• Must have excellent writing skills
• Composure under pressure

 
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Ryan Schortmann
The Griffin Groupe
Director of Recruiting and Technology

Please contact me with any questions:

Email:
recruiter@thegriffingroupe.com

Phone:
(w) 774-773-9321