Senior Staff Auditor – Internal Audit

• Execute risk-based audit engagements
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls
• Assess operational, financial, and regulatory risks across the organization
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Strengthen controls
• Support Hanover’s commitment to sound governance and risk management
• Plan all aspects of audits, including setting scope and managing resources
• Independently conduct all elements of an audit, including field work and work papers and audit report preparation
• Assist management with staff assessments
• Assist management in supervising audit teams on larger audits
• Mentor and assist in developing team members
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and perform risk-based testing to identify control gaps, compliance risks, and opportunities for process improvement
• Utilize data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit coverage, identify emerging risks, and support data-driven audit conclusions

• 5+ years of internal audit, public accounting, external audit, SOX, or risk and controls experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
• CPA strongly preferred; CIA, CISA, or other relevant audit certifications considered favorably
• Graduate degree preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work independently and perform research using a variety of technical and manual tools
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with an inquisitive mindset and demonstrated ability to assess risk, evaluate internal controls, and identify process improvement opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics throughout the audit lifecycle, including audit planning, risk assessment, control testing, substantive testing, and reporting to enhance audit effectiveness and coverage.
• Experience extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple business systems to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ability to interact and coordinate with all levels of management
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, SQL, or similar) preferred.
• Ability to travel as necessary

Demonstrates expertise in executing risk-based audits, evaluating internal controls, and leveraging data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness. Strong ability to communicate with management and mentor team members while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

• Risk-Based Audit Execution
• Internal Control Evaluation
• Data Analytics Proficiency
• CPA Certification
• Process Improvement Identification

• Internal Audit
• Financial Risk Assessment
• Regulatory Risk Assessment
• SOX Compliance
• Control Testing
• Data Interpretation
• Analytical Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Audit Report Preparation

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Independent Work
• Team Mentoring

• CPA
• CIA
• CISA

• Governance
• Risk Management
• Audit Lifecycle
• Control Gaps
• Compliance Risks

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Alteryx
• Power BI
• SQL
• Data Visualization Tools