Internal Audit Specialist

• Lead and execute financial and operational audit engagements from planning through reporting
• Ensure audit work is risk-based, timely, well-documented, and aligned with professional standards
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in financial processes and core property & casualty insurance operations
• Plan and conduct complex audits involving multiple departments, financial impact, regulatory compliance, sophisticated systems and data, third-party relationships, or judgmental business processes
• Confirm appropriate coverage of ERM and MAR risks and controls
• Monitor audit progress, review key deliverables, resolve audit issues, and ensure observations and reports are accurate and ready for leadership review
• Coach and mentor audit staff by providing technical guidance and reviewing work
• Identify control weaknesses, assess risk exposures, and recommend solutions to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls
• Assist with risk assessment updates and development of the annual audit plan
• Maintain liaison relationships with assigned business areas and areas of expertise
• Communicate audit findings to management and support remediation efforts
• Stay informed about emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices
• Promote continuous improvement, innovative audit techniques, and process enhancements

• 6-8 years of experience performing and/or overseeing internal audit or related assurance functions
• Ability to connect audit work to organizational objectives, key risks, Company strategy, and business priorities
• Advanced understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and practical risk mitigation
• Ability to independently lead audit engagements, influence stakeholders, and provide technical guidance or informal coaching to team members
• Knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, and controls & frameworks, including financial, operational, IT controls, and statutory accounting practices
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting
• Skilled in managing multiple audits and projects effectively
• Commitment to independence, objectivity, and professional standards
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (preferred)
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent, depending on experience (preferred)
• Completion of CPCU, AINS, or other relevant continuing education (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in leading financial and operational audits, with a strong focus on risk-based auditing, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Capable of providing technical guidance, mentoring audit staff, and effectively communicating findings to management.

• Risk-Based Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Financial Audit Engagements
• Regulatory Compliance
• Professional Certifications (CPA, CIA)

• Financial Audit
• Operational Audit
• Risk Assessment
• Data Analysis
• Audit Planning
• Control Weakness Identification
• Governance
• Risk Management
• Statutory Accounting
• Audit Reporting

• Effective Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Problem Solving

• CPA
• CIA
• CPCU
• AINS

• Property & Casualty Insurance
• ERM
• MAR Risks
• Audit Standards
• Continuous Improvement