AVP Internal Audit Manager

AVP Internal Audit Manager   Hybrid Schedule   NYC or Purchase, NY

Our client, a global Insurance company is seeking an AVP, Audit Manager - Internal Audit

Reporting to the Sr. Audit Manager, Audit Director, the Audit Manager’s primary responsibility is to lead Sr. Internal Auditors or Staff Auditors in completing designated (often complex) audits or Financial Control processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Directing and supervising the design and execution of specific internal audit engagements, ensuring work is performed in accordance with IIA standards.
• Performing and/or reviewing audit staff’s work papers to ensure clear identification of risks and issues, validating appropriateness of fieldwork testing, and completion of key audit deliverables
• Production of, editing of, and the issuance of final internal audit reports which must ultimately be approved by the Deputy CAE.
• Managing the changes in specific audit project timelines, budget, resourcing, and scope.
• Providing support to the Sr. Manager’s, Audit Directors, or Deputy CAE’s in the preparation of the overall risk assessment and the development of the annual audit plan.
• Performing the quarterly update to the risk assessment of the audits designated on the audit plan. This includes risk assessing newly acquired or new integrations identified during the year.
• Overseeing control testing or performing testing of more complex controls within the Financial Controls / JSOX program
• Where applicable development of assigned Internal Audit staff to take on more responsibility within the department and become effective leaders
• Development of the staff skill set based on the Company’s growth plans and demand on Internal Audit
• Liaising with business management to understand/ communicate audit risks and issues.
• Work closely with Risk Management to identify first and second line of defense controls relating to company risks and to assist in evaluating related control effectiveness.
• As needed, assisting with special projects related to business operational improvement or department strategic initiatives
• Supporting the requirements and feedback for specific requests to External Auditors when required.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge and professional work experience with the details of business processes, risks, and controls at a (re)insurance company or related financial institution.
• Minimum of 5-7+ years’ experience within Internal Audit or Public Accounting.
• Strong planning and organization skills and understanding of the importance of deadlines
• Ability to manage small audit projects independently and larger projects with minimal guidance
• Strong knowledge of audit procedures, including a working knowledge of IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and the COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products and strong technical skills.
• Proven ability to manage resources and staff on audit engagements.
• Ability to prioritize multiple and/or competing projects.
• Ability to lead projects initiatives with high risk and complexity.
• Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• BS/BA degree or higher
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE other relevant certification is preferred.