Senior Internal Auditor (Remote-Northeast)

Please note, employment offered to residents in the following states only: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont.

Financial

• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage are provided at no cost
• Optional benefits include enhanced life insurance and critical illness plans
• 401k plan with an employer contribution that you will receive regardless of your own contribution to the plan
• Pension Plan
• Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentive plans.

Social

• Generous paid time off, offering of 25 days at hire (prorated based on start date for the first year)
• 7 days of paid sick leave
• 10 paid company holidays
• Personalized paid time off after 3 years!

Emotional

• Access to Modern Health, a provider of accessible, personalized mental health care

Physical

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options begin on the first day of employment
• Flex Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts (with employer contribution) are available based on the medical plan you choose

YOUR PURPOSE AND FUNCTION IN OUR COMPANY:

Onsite requirement: once/month in New Berlin, NY office. The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for the development and maintenance of the audit universes, completing annual risk assessments of the universes, preparing risk based audit schedules, preparing audit reports and planning individual audits that provides independent assurance to the leaders of the Company and the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors. Provides guidance to staff in the development of audit programs, supervises field work testing and reviews work products.

This position is responsible for preparing analysis, appraisals, recommendations and providing counsel and information concerning areas audited in compliance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Participates in the presentation of audit results to senior management and the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required and CPA or CIA, preferred.
• Five to seven years auditing experience including audit planning, testing and supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintaining and developing the audit universes, audit risk assessments, risk based audit schedules, audit programs and procedure manuals in conformity with IPPF Standards and the Internal Audit Charter.
• Participate with supervision and training of Internal Auditors.
• Review audit work and final work product to ensure it is in compliance department standards, conforms to IPPF Standards and supports the audit opinion.
• Overall responsibility for planning and completion of assigned audits. Evaluates audit scope and prepares audit programs designed to achieve stated audit objectives.
• Ensure audits are conducted in a professional manner and in accordance with approved audit programs.
• Determine through appropriate review of work papers and audit techniques if the organization is in compliance with laws and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and reports, and determines whether the organization is in compliance.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organizations system of internal control and the quality of performance in carrying out responsibilities.
• Perform research to identify and assess laws and ordinances or review legal summaries and determines if the program being evaluated is in compliance.
• Make or assist in making, presentations to management and the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors during and at the conclusion of the examination discussing results, deficiencies, and recommending corrective action.
• Review and prepare formal written reports expressing opinions and conclusions regarding the audit results.
• Evaluate and conclude on the adequacy of corrective actions taken by management to improve deficient conditions. Monitor management responses and corrective action plans to ensure all deficiencies are resolved appropriately.

ABOUT US: As a mutual company, we are independent by nature, so we think about insurance solutions a little differently. Through listening, problem solving, examining your challenges, and collaborating on the right solutions for you. Preferred Mutual independent agents provide flexible solutions and adapt to your evolving needs. We are People First - committed to creating an environment that fosters the success and well-being of all our people; when our people thrive, our business and communities thrive. We have a flexible and high performing work environment offering opportunities for professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. We also offer a dog in the workplace policy for our canine co-workers. With Preferred, there are no surprises. You can count on us to deliver on our promises and be there when you need us, as your insurance provider and your employer.

Preferred Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: This role (job) description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Preferred Mutual Insurance Company and its employees.